Architectural Modelmaking
Course Syllabus

Instructor: Erik David Hegre

Course Description:

Model making is the best ways to convey design ideas in addition to being a rewarding hobby. Models can show everything from how a building is sited in a landscape to specific connection details found in construction. While in the studio, students will learn how to scale their projects from existing buildings and drawings into a manageable project. Modeling topics to be covered will include an overview of model types, materials choices and modeling techniques and tools. Students can come to class with a project in mind, find a local building, or design a project to model. Participants will finish the class with ability to scale and proportion buildings into models and have an understanding of the types, techniques and tools available for constructing them.

Model Types:

Form (a model of a house for example)

Relaying information & construction (construction details)

Study modeling (exploring ideas and concepts)

Site planning (positioning buildings on a site)

Rapid prototyping (overview of technology)

3D computer modeling (overview of technology)

Draft Schedule:

FRIDAY

6:00 - 9:00 Welcome, Orientation, Class Introductions & Overview

(Students should come with an idea of what they would like to model)

SATURDAY

8:30 - 9:30 Models (scale & proportion), Materials and Techniques, Tools

9:30 - 10:00 Project Reviews and Material Choices

10:00 - 12:00 Finding a building to model (may include a field trip)

Lunch

1:00 - 6:00 Model making studio & discussion

SUNDAY

8:30 - 12:00 Model making studio continued.

Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 Model making studio continued.

3:00 - 5:00 Final review and wrap-up

Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, seek assistance and receive review of their projects throughout the entire studio.