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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
HULG0289-1  Graphic techniques

Duration :  20h Pr, 10h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in Landscape design (ULg-Gembloux), 1st yearFirst semester2
Lecturer :  Valérie Vanvynck
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Introduction to the graphic expression of the project.
Exploration of the various techniques and modes of representation.
Study of page-setting, graphic and info-graphic composition: orientation, alignment, typography, layout, format, frame, etc.
Exploration of the various communication tools: model, diagram, assemblage and photomontage, scenic and sequential approach, image processing, etc.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
To supply the design of the project with graphic expression.
To master the rules and conventions of graphic representation.
To focus on the clarity and efficiency of communication and on the legibility of the applied langage.
To valorize the design steps trough the composition of the documents.
To develop of the capacity for synthesis.
To adapt the tool to the spirit of the project and the sensibility of the student.

After completing the course the student is expected to
The student will be able to choose the appropriate mode of representation for their project and to apply the techniques covered in the course.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Lectures : 10h
Practical Works : 20h
Recommended or required readings :  
- CHING F., Architectural graphics, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1985.
- DUPLAN P., JAUNEAU R. et J.P., Maquette-mise en page, Electre, Paris, 2004.
- DURAND J.P., La représentation du projet, La Vilette, Paris, 2003.
- MULLER-BROKMANN J., Grid systems, Niggli, Sulgen, 1996.
- WOOLMAN M., Digital Information Graphics, Thames & Hudson, London, 2002.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination (30%)
Personal report (70%)
Contacts :  
GEVERS Valérie

Bât. GE Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Passage des Déportés 2
5030 Gembloux


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