Space writing 2

Duration

Workshop 1: spaces and forms : 2h Th, 22h Pr
Workshop 2: from the random to the built : 2h Th, 22h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Workshop 1: spaces and forms : Sarah Behets, David Crambert, Claude-Lucie Hick, Michele Hougardy
Workshop 2: from the random to the built : Sarah Behets, Carine Driesmans, Aniceto Exposito-Lopez, Benedicte Henry

Coordinator

Sarah Behets

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The 'Writing space' learning units are part of the offering in the field of Art and drawing techniques, available to students in blocks 1, 2 and 3.
Writing space These classes are about writing, describing and recording architecture. Drawing is also a language with various applications (with multiple intentions) for the architect who looks, decides and designs with graphic, digital and three-dimensional means of expression.
During the second year, students focus especially on composition, ranging from drawing to three-dimensional explorations. The emphasis is on creativeness and exploring forms, and discovering the mechanisms that govern a composition: the notion of proportion, rhythm, volumes, balance ratios, and symmetry.   The learning unit in block 2 is divided into two workshops, 1 and 2, which each develop complementary points of view.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

1st part: link with the competency framework
Everything learnt in DE 4 allows the student to develop the competences specified in the faculty's competency framework, by providing tools that help in the development of the following competences: 'investigation', 'elaboration' and 'interaction'. The workshops provide an introduction, which students can build on through their practice, especially in the architectural project.
INVESTIGATE an architectural issue
- study the different components of the theme and the context: graphic and plastic approach
- identify the spatiality that the components generate, their relationship with the context and their meaning in relation to the function
ELABORATE a spatial response
- appropriate graphic languages as tools to design, structure, verify and provoke thought
- introduce an aspect of experimentation
- translate spatially
- retranscribe and look for an initial proposal in the form of diagrams and models that will evolve over time
INTERACT with all those involved
- master the graphic and plastic elements as tools to share ideas through experimentation, conduct a mature development of a project, express the essential and explicitly formulate an approach.

2nd part: learning outcomes of the learning unit described from an operational point of view
Since 2D and 3D representations are the obvious essential languages in an architect's training, observing, designing and formalising are the three fundamental complimentary objectives pursued up until B3.
At the end of the course, students will therefore be able to:
- tackle an observation subject by defining a precise field of investigation
- structure their view and prioritise information in hierarchical order
- construct a sketch in accordance with the rules of perspective
- develop a graphic language that is autonomous and coherent with the subject
- make proper use of the terminology specific to the workshops
- adapt their work to the format
- choose their tools and make proper use of them
- associate elements to create volumes
- tackle and understand objects, spaces, environments
- understand and master the proportions of bodies (mineral, plant, animal)
- create by combining shapes, materials, colours, etc.
- master the evolution of their work process as the project advances
- use the research instructions in such a way as to exceed them and freely and creatively explore the defined framework
- promote their research
- put in all the necessary care required to present it
- synthesise an approach, structure, organise and communicate

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

To be able to participate in this learning unit, you must have taken the following courses:
Block 1:
ARCH3265: Writing space 1A
ARCH3266: Writing space 1B
The 'Writing space' workshops 1 and 2 are indissociable and are based on what the students have learnt and practised in parallel.
Students are also invited to make useful links with the courses in aesthetics, theory of architecture, history of architecture, history of the town and landscape, which they took in the first year of the bachelor's degree (courses and workshops).
In short, everything is aimed at developing the understanding of forms, whether they be open spaces or places of everyday life.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

This course is organised in the form of workshop-laboratories, where the emphasis is more on the approach, and is divided into the four following aspects:
1. observation (knowledge, learning),
2. understanding,
3. research (exploration, formalisation),
4. communication (layout, argumentation, clarity).
The classes are part of an evolving process, where each new lesson is based on the exercise done in the previous class. Students experiment alone first, then through the participatory dynamics of working in a team.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face teaching.

Recommended or required readings

Students are informed of the recommended texts at the beginning of the year according to the themes dealt with. Additionally, the titles of certain works or fields of reference are given to students during the workshops. They are strongly encouraged to go and see exhibitions.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is continuous. Participation in the workshop and the quality of the approach are taken into account as much as the result. Every thematic exercise is assessed. This assessment is weighted according to the extent of the piece of work. It is therefore essential that students attend the workshops. Any unjustified absences will lead to a score of zero.
The assessment criteria connected with the learning outcomes are as follows:
-subject scoping
-structuring
-respect for the rules of perspective
-work coherence and autonomy
-mastery of the terminology specific to the workshops
-sizing and layout
-tools and materials
-volumetry
-relationship to the subject
-study of proportions
-composition
-design procedure
-production autonomy
-communication
-care
-synthesis

There is no extra assessment at the end of each quadrimester. The test during the second session will allow students to improve on the work for that year; hence, it is based on what they have learnt during the workshop and therefore, can't replace it.
The exam in September lasts 4 hours. If the September exam is in the form of a file that has to be submitted, students will be informed in advance. Both are worth 50% of the points for the year.
Students must attend the workshops on a regular basis. This is where the dialogue required for the training is formed. While students can finish some work or preparatory research at home, most of the work, in terms of production, exchange, exploration and validation takes place within the workshop.
As for students who are taking the course because of remaining credit and are finding it difficult to attend regularly because of timetable clashes, they must inform the teachers right at the beginning of the quadrimester. An adapted follow-up can be set up according to an agreement made between teaching staff and the student repeating the year.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Location: Botanique site, 'basement' workshop (garden level).
Students must be punctual. Late arrivals won't be admitted owing to the problems this causes.
Students are asked to respect the time relating to the group to which they belong. It is forbidden to change groups upon your own initiative.
Mobile phones must be switched off during the workshop, and earphones are forbidden.
Students are required to respect the equipment and spaces at their disposal; they must use the relevant recycling bins and make sure they tidy up the workshop.
They are told what equipment is required at the start of the year.

Contacts

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Assessment subjects

Assessment methods

Contacts

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

Assessment methods

Les évaluations sont organisées de façon numérique. Sur la plateforme eCampus, pour le lundi 31 août, l'étudiant.e dépose ses « carnets numériques » séparément et distinctement atelier 1 et atelier 2. Les évaluations se feront suivant les critères suivants : -cadrage du sujet -respect des conventions de la perspective -cohérence du travail -dimensionnement et mise en page -outillage et matérialité -volumétrie -relation au sujet -étude des proportions -composition -démarche de conception -communication -soin -synthèse

Contacts