COURSE: DIAGRAMS, MAPS, AND AESTHETICS
Learn how to explain your ideas clearly through visual diagrams.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
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8 pre-recorded lectures
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Workflow and thinking through visual tools
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Tips and tricks for using Illustrator and Photoshop to diagram ideas
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Tell the story of your project through graphics
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Aesthetics of drawing and lots of examples
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Create big-scale drawings
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Export GIS data and use Mapbox to create beautiful backgrounds
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Skills of storytelling through maps
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And many more!
DESCRIPTION
Have you ever felt that the client (uni professor, colleague or competition jury) does not understand what you wanted to show with your project? Have you ever seen a clearly presented project and wanted to learn how to do the same?
Then, this course will help you. We believe that an architectural diagram is a visual representation of your idea. How well you can create the diagram is how your auditoria will understand your project.
The course aims to develop brilliant thinking in visual content and help you learn how to explain your project in the best way possible. It is the best for architects, designers and artists that want to improve their skills in architectural representation.
We have been framing the art of architectural diagrams for the last seven years, specifically paying attention to clarity and aesthetics. During our course, we will share years of experience creating graphic design in projects when the concepts are getting complex.
We split the course into two modules with two scales: telling your idea and building scale diagrams, maps, and master plans. Following the course, you will develop your project and tell its story through visual presentation. Depending on your interest and career, you can choose one module or two; the tasks are independent.
After finishing the course, you will be able to create appealing architectural diagrams. You will also learn different tactics that we have been developing through the years and will be able to apply them to your practice right away. The course also includes a lot of insights into different software tools that will benefit your experience.
BEST FOR:
Architects, designers, urbanists, geographers, landscape architects, artists and anybody who wants to explain the idea visually.
MODULE 1: Architectural diagrams: design thinking through visuals with Katya Bryskina
This module will be helpful for creatives who want to learn how to draw beautiful and clean diagrams that will help to explain any project.
We will go step-by-step from 3D Model to Illustrator and Photoshop, developing a whole series. We will talk about the workflow, different tips and aesthetics. You will gain essential skills and knowledge to work efficiently and achieve appealing visuals representing your ideas.
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Workflow and thinking through visual tools
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Tips and tricks for using Illustrator and Photoshop to diagram ideas
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Exporting drawings from Rhino3d and processing them
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Tell the story of your project through graphics
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Aesthetics of drawing and a lot of examples
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Developing your own project and aesthetics through the series of tasks
SHEDULE
Lecture 1: Diagrams history, architectural aesthetics and how to build your own.
Lecture 2: Project development and explaining it through diagrams
Lecture 3: Workflow Rhino and Illustrator (can be helpful for other software)
Diagrams as a way of thinking.
Lecture 4: Tips to speed up the process.
You will receive a task after each lecture.
MODULE 2: Masterplans, spatial diagrams and maps with Nataly Khadziakova
This module will teach creating beautiful master plans and maps, helping you to show your project clearly and consistently.
You will learn step-by-step processes to produce great maps for your projects. This module covers GIS and Mapbox to create beautiful layouts, get inspired and work with the aesthetics of maps and finish designs in illustrator and photoshop. We will also go into the history of mapping and the idea behind creating architectural maps.
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Create big-scale drawings
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Export GIS data and use Mapbox to create beautiful backgrounds
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Interconnection between Rhino3d, GIS tools, Photoshop and Illustrator
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Skills of storytelling through maps
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Learn different ways of representing of big scale drawings
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Developing your own project and aesthetics through the series of tasks
SHEDULE
Lecture 1: Short history of mapping: the mapmakers and different kinds of maps
Lecture 2: Visual inspiration and aesthetics, coherence and interconnection between drawings. Switching between different scales.
Lecture 3: GIS basics, maps projections, mapbox, layers. Creating your customised background.
Lecture 4: Workflow for good map creation, putting all layers together.
You will receive a task after each lecture.
During our career, we've taught at Bartlett B-Pro, Architectural Association, Digital Futures, Strelka Institute, ITMO University, Yak Tak and EASA. We think that education should be open and equal for everyone. That is why we want to do an online course and share our experiences.
START:
We will start on the first day of the month, but you are free to watch the material at a convenient time for you. You will have access to each module for one month. We do not give you more time as we want you to finish the course and to see your excellent results.
PLANS: WHEN YOU BUY TWO MODULES TOGETHER THERE IS A DISCOUNT
Plan Basic: One Module 90£ / Two Modules 170£
Access to Module 1: four lectures and five tasks
Access to Module 2: four lectures and five tasks
Plan Interactive: One Module 120£ / Two Modules 220£
Access to Module 1: 4 lectures and 5 tasks + 2 emails as a short feedback on the tasks
Access to Module 2: 4 lectures and 5 tasks + 2 emails as a short feedback on the tasks
We do believe it’s essential to practise to have the results. You need to submit a task, and you will have brief feedback from us that will help you to structure your ideas and identify weak spots in your work.
Plan Productive: One Module 150£ / Two Modules 280£
Access to Module 1: 4 lectures and 5 tasks + 2 emails as a short feedback on the tasks
+ 30 minutes one-to-one Zoom session
Access to Module 2: 4 lectures and 5 tasks + 2 emails as a short feedback on the tasks
+ 30 minutes one-to-one Zoom session
You’re required to submit all tasks before attending the feedback session, but you also decide how much time you want to spend on it during the months. During a 30-minute feedback session, you will have one-on-one coaching sessions on how to improve your work; we will go through your project and what to pay attention to in your particular case. We will answer your question and structure future steps.
We highly recommend going with the feedback session. Based on our experience, after watching all the lectures, people still need structured feedback to see the difference and genuinely understand the approach.
CHOOSE YOUR COURSE:
MODULE 1 x MODULE 2
280£Valid for 2 months- 8 Lectures x 10 Tasks x 2 Feedback session
MODULE 1
150£Architectural diagrams: design thinking through visualsValid for one month- 4 Lectures x 7 Tasks x Feedback session
MODULE 2
150£Masterplans, spatial diagrams and mapsValid for one month- 4 Lectures x 7 Tasks x Feedback session
We also accept bank transfers to the UK and EU accounts. Contact us using the form below.
PLAN BASIC
170£
90£ per module
8 Lectures
10 Tasks
PLAN INTERACTIVE
220£
120£ per module
8 Lectures
10 Tasks
2 Written feedback
PLAN PRODUCTIVE
280£
150£ per module
8 Lectures
10 Tasks
2 Written feedback
2 X 30min Zoom session
Reviews
Maryna M.
I liked these courses. Mostly, I appreciate the teachers’ involvement in the process, support and substantive advice. In my opinion, this is the most powerful part (in addition to the amount of information). I recommend the course for both beginners trying to find their unique voices and professionals who want to learn new techniques for their work.
Nika K.
It was a pleasure to dive into the work offered during the course, to open up new possibilities and get charged with positive energy! I think I confirmed, once again, that this is what I would love to do in my life in general, and this is a wonderful result for me. Thank you again!
Karina K.
Nataly is an amazing speaker, and it was a pleasure to listen to her lectures. I love the easy and accessible way in which the information was provided.
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