 | Study programme 2025-2026 | Français | |
 | Arts and Techniques of Representation I | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Architecture (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA-B2-ARCHIT-013-M | Compulsory UE | HENIN Henri | A550 - Service Etudes Culturelles Ecologiques Critiques |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 6 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | Année |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | Means of Graphic Expression | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 60.00% |
| A-ARTR-102 | Artistic Research | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 40.00% |
| Programme component | ||
|---|---|---|
 | UA-B1-ARCHIT-010-M Means of Graphic Expression I | |
Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Instruct an architectural issue
- Contextualise their approach to architecture
- Develop teamwork
- Develop a spatial response
- Master the means of oral, written and graphic expression
- Design a project, taking into account the different scales of analysis
- Develop a creative approach from a set of constraints
- Develop a personal and creative project of architectural composition
- Implement an identified spatial response
- Integrate technical dimensions in the project
- Adapt their structural, technical and formal choices according to the principles and values of project.
- Interact with all actors
- Master the different means of expression available to the architect to communicate to informed publics, or not
- Integrate and work in a team
- Make choices
- Demonstrate reflexivity, openness and initiative
- Demonstrate ethical values
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of these courses, students will be able to; Practice various rendering techniques using the principle of tonal scale with graphite pencils, ink, alcohol markers, and colored pencils; Use drawing and sketching as means of expression, analysis, and communication; Apply the rules of linear perspective in observational, imaginative, or life drawing; Practice rapid sketching of simple to complex elements and keep a graphic notebook. Create a layout and rendering of an architectural project. Develop a critical eye for graphic expression; Become aware of their graphic possibilities by experimenting with new rendering techniques: ecolines, watercolor pencils, collage, engraving, etc.; Develop a personal graphic universe.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
The "UA-B2-ARCHIT-013-M - Arts and Representation Techniques I" course unit includes two learning outcomes (overall grade):
A-ARTR-002 - Graphic Expression Methods (60%)
A-ARTR-102 - Artistic Research (40%)
Perspective and the various techniques of graphic expression using the principle of the tonal scale are studied from a practical learning perspective.
Intuitive application of the rules of perspective and rendering techniques using graphite pencils, graphite, ink markers, alcohol markers, and colored pencils in observational, imaginative, or freehand drawing.
Assignments analyzing graphic expression and experimenting with new rendering techniques allow students to develop a personal graphic universe.
Prior Experience
Prerequisites:
UA-B1-ARCHIT-010-M - Graphic Expression Methods I
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 |
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| A-ARTR-102 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 |
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| A-ARTR-102 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | Work carried out by students Technical demonstrations |
| A-ARTR-102 | Teacher Demonstrations Student Work |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | Not applicable |
| A-ARTR-102 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | Art books and reviews technical books |
| A-ARTR-102 | Art books and reviews technical books |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | Authorized |
| A-ARTR-102 | Unauthorized |
Term 1 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 |
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| A-ARTR-102 |
Term 1 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 1 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | Exam: 50% Practical Assignments: 40% (cannot be re-selected) Sketchbook: 10% (cannot be re-selected) |
| A-ARTR-102 |
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1) |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 |
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| A-ARTR-102 |
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
| AA | Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | Not applicable |
| A-ARTR-102 |
Term 2 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | |
| A-ARTR-102 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | |
| A-ARTR-102 | Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) to be submitted on the day of the exam (100%) |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 |
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| A-ARTR-102 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| A-ARTR-002 | Exam: 50% |
| A-ARTR-102 | Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) to be submitted on the day of the exam (100%) |