Department of Architecture & Environmental Design

(AR-121) Visual Graphics /Design -I

Course Code/ Title (0+2)
Program B.ARCH
Instructors Ar. Lalarukh Ahmed
Semester I

Course File Index

Header Description Comments
A Course outline (COs, CLOs, PLOs, Books) ü
B Lecture & Assessment Plan ü
C Course Progress Report ü
D Activity Calendar ü
E Marks Distribution, CLO Coverage& Weight- age ü
F Assessment Plan ü
G Assignments (1 & 2) ü
H Student Evaluation (Good, Average, Worst)
I Assignments (1 & 2)
J Student Evaluation (Good, Average, Worst)
K Midterm
L Student Evaluation (Good, Average, Worst)
M Project, if any
N Final Jury
O Attendance Sheet ü
P Final Grade Sheet
Q Reading Material (Handouts) ü
R Semester Course Report
S Faculty Course Review Report

   
Chairman Instructor
Architecture &
Environmental
Design

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Course Outline
Course Code/Title: Semester: Fall 2021 Credit Hours:
(AR-121) Visual Graphics /Design -I I 2+0
Prerequisites: Date of Approval: Batch:
1st
None  -
Teacher(s): Location: Contact:
Jamzadi.lalarukh@zu.edu.pk
Ar. Lalarukh Ahmed Link Road Campus

COURSE STRUCTURE/ SCHEDULE: 1 assignments/week (0+2)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 Student must be present with the knowledge of basic understanding pertinent to the fundamentals of
architecture considering standards guideline and norms followed by the use of advanced equipment. [CLO-1]

 Students must be able to impart with creative drawing photography skills, the presentation of architectural
based on drawing knowledge and drawing tools and Elements work effectively and, in a team, [CLO-2]

COURSE OUTLINES in HEC /PCATP for Bachelors in Architecture Program Curriculum (Revised 2013):

(AR-121) Visual Graphics /Design -I

Free Hand Drawing and Sketching

 Exercises including free hand drawing/sketching of real-life objects, quick 3D sketching using pencil, pen,
charcoal, water colors, markers, pointers etc. Rendering, calligraphy (typology), isograph; introduction to
sculpture and techniques in casting, carving, moulding with various materials like fiber glass, clay, etc.

Technical and Analytical Drawings.

 Concept of scaled drawings by using different drafting tools and techniques through various exercises. Use of
line weights, line types, plain geometry, basic solids, orthographic projections, and understanding of sections
through various assignments

Recommended BOOKS for B.ARCH Curriculum (Revised 2013):

1. Reference 01 A visual Dictionary of Architecture. Francis D.K Ching.

2nd Edition By Francis D.K. Ching (Author)
2. Reference 02 Architectural drawing: A visual compendium of types and Methods.
By Reendow Yee.
3. Reference 03 The Elements of Style: Annotated Edition Paperback – May 13, 2020
By William Strunk Jr. (Author), James McGill (Editor)
4. Reference 04 Color in Three-Dimensional Design 1st Edition

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By Jeanne Kopacz (Author)

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO’s):
After completion of this course a student will be able to:
CLO-1 Understand and demonstrate knowledge of visual communication. [PLO-1]
CLO-2. Understanding the Art of visual communication drawing and graphics, using basic drawing tools to
prepare schematic conceptual drawing [PLO-9]

Relationship of Course Learning Outcomes to Program Learning Outcomes

Assessment
PLO# Program Outcomes CLO# Instructor Comments
Tool:

PLO-1 Architectural Knowledge  

PLO-2 Problem Analysis      

PLO-3 Design and Development of Solutions    

PLO-4 Investigation    
Studio
Assessment
PLO-5 Modern Tool usage CLO-1  
& Portfolio
Review 
PLO-6 The Architect and Society      

PLO-7 Environment and Sustainability      

PLO-8 Ethics      

CLO-
PLO-9 Individual and Teamwork  
02
PLO-
Communication      
10
PLO-
11
Project Management    

PLO-
Life Long Learning      
12
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Lecture & Assessment Plan

WEEK LECTURES TOPICS ASSESMENT
Introduction of Visual Graphic/ Class Assignment
Drafting
Week 1 Studio-1 Introduction of Drafting Tools &
Materials Uses and Application of
Drafting tool
Studio-2 Class Assignment
Week 2 Eight Organic Patterns

Studio-3 Warm-up Exercises Tasks Class Assignment

Study of lines and its types
Week 3
Horizontal lines with 5 different
spaces
Studio-4 Vertical lines with 5 different spaces Class Assignment
Diagonal lines with 5 different
spaces
Week 4
Double Diagonal lines with 5
different spaces
Graph lines with 5 different spaces
Studio-5 Circle on large gird and circle on Class Assignment
Week 5 small grid
Circle in Square with 2 different size
Studio-6 Two different patterns in square Class Assignment
Week 6
Studio-7 Architectural Lettering 1/8” 1x5” Class Assignment
1x4”, one inch. The style of
Week 7 Architecture lettering and different
Observe deeply in yourself, Mood
swings. Tools Analysis

Studio-8 Tonal variation Understanding Class Assignment

Week 8
Tones, Tint and Shades
MID TERM EXAM
Lecture & Assessment Plan
WEEK LECTURES TOPICS ASSESMENT
Week 9 Studio-9 Shade and shadows with basic shapes Class Assignment
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Studio-10 Basic Shapes Elevation, plan Class Assignment

Week 10
Studio-11 Elevation Sketch that imaginary angle Class Assignment
Week 11 according to outdoor building

Studio-12 Architectural trees and its types Class Assignment

Week 12
Studio-13 Identify of materials, patterns, texture and Class Assignment
Week 13 color in rendering

Studio-14 Basic Geometrical shapes of various sizes Class Assignment

Week 14
Studio-15 Draw PLAN, & ELEVATION Class Assignment
Week 15
Studio-16 Rescale Class Assignment
Week 16
FINAL EXAM

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Activity Calendar
(AR-121) Visual Graphics /Design -I

(Fall- 2021)

Course Instructor/s: Ar. Lalarukh Ahmed

S.No. Assessment Activity Activity Date CLO / PLO Coverage Activity

Marks

1 Studio Assessment -- CLO-1/PLO-1 100

Final Exam/ Portfolio 20-05-2022

2 Review CLO-1/PLO-9 50
 
TOTAL   200 Marks

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Marks Distribution PRACTICAL /JURY

Studio: 2 credit hours
Theory 1 credit hour =100

Overall Distribution Marks Practical / Lab Activities Marks

Studio Assessment 100 viva 25
Total 150 Marks Final Portfolio Review 25
Total 50 Marks
CLO’s Coverage & Assessment Tool

Distributio CLO
Activity
n Mapping
Studio Assessment 100 marks CLO 1
Portfolio review 50 marks CLO 1

CLOs Marks Weightage Comments and Justification

CLO-1 100% Basic Knowledge
Total Marks 150

Assessment Percentag Total

S. No. CLO#
Activities e Activities
1 Studio assessment 75 % 16 1
2 Portfolio review/ viva 25% 1 1

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