Foundations of Design : REPRESENTATION, SEM1, 2017

M4 JOURNAL - FRAME vs FIELD

Max Edwards
996411
Tutor - Emmanuel Cohen / Studio - MSD138

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WEEK 9 READING: TITLE OF READING

Question 1: What are Durer’s rules for perspectival projection? (Maximum 100 words)

Durer used the Latin word ‘Perspectiva’, meaning ‘to see through’ in order to explain perspective in
projection. In Durer’s view, there are three rules that apply to perspectival projection. The first rule notes
that all perpendicular and orthagonal lines must converge at a vanishing point, which itself is individual
to every perspective. The second rule, building on the first, states that all lines that are parallel to each
other must meet at the same vanishing point. The final rule is that identical dimensions must shrink pro-
gressively towards the distant end of the space.

Question 2: Describe homogenous space? (Maximum 100 words)

Homogenous space is not always real or true, it is a constructed space. A given space’s geometry can
be explained through the idea that from every location in the space, it is necessarily possible to plot fig-
ures in every direction at any distance, it is infinite. There are two assumptions that are made, that there
is a sole point which is the ‘eye’, and that a flat cross section of the space is a plausible human opti-
cal image. As such, the space is also rational. Due to the space being infinite and rational, it is entirely
mathematical.

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INVISIBLE CITY: Eutropia

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OLD QUAD ISOMETRIC

My model of the Old Quad without any notations

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OLD QUAD ISOMETRIC WITH NOTATIONS

My annotated quad showing the journey of the Observer, as he views the darkness of
the expiring world, before the purity of the fresh world. He starts from the right.
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QUAD PERSPECTIVE 1 + 2

Perspective 1.

This view was chosen as it allows for the

background to be seen clearly, and since
I had prepared a custom background key
to the story, this was important.

Perspective 2.

This view, with its symmetry skewed to the

left, was chosen carefully to convey purity
and freshness, it shows off the cleanliness
of this world compared to the dirtiness of
the past one.

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PERSPECTIVE SCENE 1 + 2

Perspective 1 - ‘Expired’.

I created a dirty, decor-barren

scene featuring characters that are
tired, menacing, and dirty, apart
from the merchant at the rear. These
selections aim to convey the emo-
tional dismay and capitalism that
has happened over time in the city’s
(relatively) short duration, all charac-
ters (other than the merchant) are
waiting desparately for the next city
to take over.

Perspective 2 - ‘Afresh’

In this scene, everything is much

cleaner, there are elegant chan-
deliers, all the characters are wear-
ing crisp, pure white clothing, and
the background has changed. This
is of course because Eutropia has
transformed and reset. As seen, the
men have gathered, as have the
women. What happens to this city,
hopefully not the dismay shown in
Perspective 1.

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BACKDROP FOR PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

I edited a photo of a rolling landscape in order to incorporate

the ‘empty checkerboard’ that is a crucial element of the
ephemerally switching cities of Eutropia.

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CURATION OF CHARACTERS

I searched widely on the internet for high quality drawings, to

match a very particular style I had envisioned for the perspec-
tives. Note the dark, dirty appearance of the ‘Expired’ char-
acters (right) compared to the light, clean appearance of the
‘Afresh’ groups (left).

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WEEK 4 READING: TITLE OF READING
Complete your reading before attempting these questions:

Question 1: What is the difference between autographic and allographic practice? (Maximum 100
words)

Allographic works are defined by their ability to be copied andreproduced without any input or inter-
vention of the artist, and then understood or appreciated by many. Keys and notations are often used
to transport meaning and purpose efficiently. An example of an allographic work would be a plan
drawing of a structure to be built. Comparatively, autographic works are those that require and live
through an artist. Autographic works involve the perspective and interpretation of the artist, and thus
authenticity and provenance are important. Examples of these include paintings, graphic identities,
etc.

Question 2: Why do architects need new representational techniques? (Maximum 100 words)

In traditional practice, an architect only would need to correspond new construction to existing land, in
a geographical sense, and this is easily possible (as we have learned) using elevations, plans, and sec-
tion drawings. In the modern era, now buildings must be considerate in so many factors; serviceability,
ecological impacts, systems involvement (HVAC ducting, CAT wiring, electricity, etc), and above all,
projects are becoming more complex and unique, which can be hard to represent in two dimensions.
Thus, the popularity of 3D CAD has boomed, however there is always room to innovate.

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FINAL DRAWINGS

Trading CiTies 3: euTropia

Max Edwards, 996411

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Perspective 1 ‘Expired’ Perspective 2 ‘Afresh’

My plan, and my perspectives, ‘Expired’ and ‘Afresh’.

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