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Technical / Scientific Illustration TD2

Who should take this course?
Students interested in a non-computer approach to technical illustration within the disciplines of architecture, engineering and interior design.

What will we be studying?
You will be studying sophisticated sketching and rendering techniques as well as technical and scientific illustration, interior design and architecture detailing. Skills learned are transferable to other disciplines such as commercial art, on or off computers.

What will be expected of me?
You will be expected to produce technical illustrations, detailed drawings, and models of projects, design structures and maintain a notebook.

How is the course taught?
The course is taught as a small group format with lessons then several work periods.

What are the completion requirements?
You have to complete all assigned projects utilizing conventional documentation techniques. You will also have to present and defend your designs within a critique setting.

Are there any special demands, costs, etc.?
You may be asked to purchase several specialized plastic templates and have all the standard equipment used for technical drawing.

Details and pre/co-requisites:
TD1 is a prerequisite.


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