ENVIRONMENT DESIGN 1

WEEK 1

In this class, after explaining one-point perspective and two-point perspective, the teacher drew some practice drawings such as geometries and building outlines to deepen our understanding of perspective.

WEEK 2

In today's practical session, the art supplies we purchased last week finally got their chance to shine. As per the teacher's instructions, our first task was to create two sizable boxes on an A3 sheet, ensuring a two-centimeter gap between them. Subsequently, we had to draw 12 evenly spaced grids, also with a two-centimeter interval. I must admit, my hand wasn't as steady as I'd hoped, resulting in some wonky lines that needed to be redrawn. But I'm hopeful that with more practice in the future, my skills will improve. For this particular class, we were only required to draw within the two boxes on the first page. The teacher provided a detailed demonstration, which really helped clarify the task and the steps involved. Honestly, I'm a complete novice when it comes to drawing, but thankfully, after seeing the teacher's example, it didn't seem overly daunting. It was just a bit slow-going for me. One important thing to note is that we had to show our initial sketches to the teacher before inking them in. This was to ensure that any mistakes could be corrected beforehand, as an unapproved drawing would mean starting all over again. And that's how my first drawing lesson wrapped up.

WEEK3-4

This month our assignment was to draw the elevation of a magnificent ancient Chinese palace. Initially, I was completely at a loss as to how to begin. I misinterpreted the details and made numerous errors in my initial attempts. The teacher, noticing my struggle, patiently came to my side and demonstrated the correct techniques and proportions once more. With newfound clarity, I grasped the essence of the drawing and was ultimately able to complete the elevation with confidence.

This month's follow-up task is to transform the elevation drawings of the palace we created last week into perspective renderings. This requires us to skillfully apply the principles of both one-point and two-point perspective that we have been learning. We are expected to render half of the drawings using one-point perspective to capture the frontal grandeur and symmetry, while converting the other half into two-point perspective to add depth and a more dynamic visual impact. This process demands not only a solid understanding of the perspective theories but also precise measurements and a delicate touch to ensure the palace appears both majestic and realistic in its three-dimensional form. We will need to pay close attention to the vanishing points, the convergence of lines, and the play of light and shadow to bring these architectural visions to life on the paper.

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FINAL WEEK

In this lesson, the teacher asked us to search for architectural materials on our own, combine them to design a large building and draw its interior and exterior environments. We all acted quickly. I sifted through the Internet and blended my favorite materials, such as a skyscraper with hard lines and a European-style auditorium with an elegant dome. The interior was designed as an open and bright space, and the exterior was laid out with minimalist landscaping and recreational areas, which were then carefully drawn.