Courses
Following in the Footsteps of Magonigle: An Atelier in India Ink Wash, Toned Ink and Full Color Architectural RenderingRegister Now!
September 8 - December 4; 6:00PM – 9:00PM Wednesdays, 1:00PM – 4:00PM Saturdays
This course will be an on-going atelier in the study of Architectural Rendering in Wash. The course will introduce the beginner to the traditional architectural rendering method of India ink and toned ink. It will also guide students of previous courses in this subject along the path of H. Van Buren Magonigle’s detailed lessons in toned ink and full color wash rendering in an atelier environment.
Classes will be conducted twice a week. While no prior experience is required, participants at all levels will be expected to follow along in a rigorous and disciplined manner. Students can choose which of the twenty-four sessions they attend as long as they meet the minimum requirement of completing six sessions by the end of the course.
Among the topics covered are materials, India Ink wash, toned ink wash, full color wash, casting of shades and shadows, atmospheric perspective, and sheet composition using examples of the Beaux Arts drawing type, the analytique. Classes are conducted primarily in a studio format, with formal lectures, hands on teaching, and demonstrations.
This on-going class will take place on the following dates:
September
8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
October
2,6,9,13,16,20,23,27, 30
November
3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20
December
1, 4
Instructors: Richard Cameron, Architectural Designer and ICA&CA Vice Chairman; Anthony J. Taylor, Architect
Cost/Learning Unit: $40 ($35 Members) per session; students must register for a minimum of six sessions, 3 AIA/CES LUs per session (Practice, Manual Skills)
3D Documenting the Roman Forum: A New Perspective on World Heritage Sites Register Now!
Academic Lecture: Thursday, September 16; 6:00PM – 8:00PM
When it comes to documentation of World Heritage sites like the Roman Forum, one of Rome’s most revered classical landmarks, digital documentation can be of great help in understanding the context of the place from remote locations. In 2007, Krupali Krusche started the D.H.A.R.M.A. (Digital Historic Architectural Research and Material Analysis). Her team spent the summer of 2010 documenting the Forum using both traditional hand measuring as well as cutting-edge digital methods, producing a collection of 3D scans, 3D walkthrough simulations, panoramic views, and much more. In this lecture, Professor Krusche will share some fascinating results of this in-depth research project, a work in progress, as well as discuss its significance in highlighting and showcasing the living tradition of classical architecture.
Instructors: Krupali Krusche, Chair, International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture and Urbanism (INTBAU) India and Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame School of Architecture
Cost/Learning Unit: $40 ($25 members); 1.5 AIA/CES LUs (Theory)
Photography Tour: The Beauty of Green-Wood CemeteryRegister Now!
One Saturday Session: October 2; 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Founded in 1838, The Green-Wood Cemetery evokes the romantic power of 19th century America and features vistas overlooking New York Harbor. This tour will introduce students to a variety of Green-Wood’s exceptionally beautiful places, and offer expert knowledge of both the site and the medium of photography. Highlights include the Chapel, Valley Water, the beautifully wooded Central Avenue, as well as the monuments of Charlotte Canda and the zinc masterpiece to Clarence McKenzie (“The Little Drummer Boy”). The giant trees, hills winding carriage paths and world-class outdoor sculpture are ideal subjects for photographical studies. Award-winning photographer Anne Day will be on hand to help students improve their camera skills, whether using a professional or consumer-grade camera.
Instructors: Anne Day, Photographer; Steven Esteroff, Green-Wood Manager of Education & Outreach Programs
Cost/Learning Unit: $200 ($180 members); 3 AIA/CES LUs (Manual Skills)
Academic Lecture: Tuesday, October 5; 6:00PM – 8:00PM
In this lecture Professor Samantha Salden will discuss how sustainable environments act as intricate and interdependent webs of formal, constructional, climatic, economic and social factors. She will address the language of architectural and urban forms, and how the civic responsibility of the architect and designer in contemporary society can be achieved through sustainable design. In recent years, Prof. Salden practiced as an associate and project manager in the esteemed firm of Historical Concepts in Atlanta. While in Georgia, she was a founding board member of the Institute for Classical Architecture and Classical America (ICA&CA) Southeast Chapter, creating educational and networking opportunities for design professionals, students and craftsmen throughout the region. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest and Dream Homes of Atlanta. She has also been honored for her teaching from Notre Dame’s prestigious Kaneb Center.
Instructors: Samantha Salden, Architect and Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame School of Architecture
Cost/Learning Unit: $40 ($25 members); 1.5 HSW/SD AIA/CES LUs (Theory)
Portfolio Evaluation for Architects and Students of ArchitectureRegister Now!
Two Evening Sessions, Tuesdays, November 9, 16; 6:00PM – 9:00PM
A successful design portfolio is essential for promoting your practice and for acquiring professional results. It is imperative for professionals and students of architecture to be able to clearly present a properly edited and visually appealing representation of their work. In this two-session class, leading architects and professors will impart their own experiences and advice for creating a polished and accomplished architectural portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to have their current portfolios critiqued by these leading design professionals, providing a unique experience for constructive hands-on review. This instruction will then be followed by an assignment geared towards each individual participant, aimed at improving their respective portfolio. The following session will be focused on the successful completion of the assignment and helpful hints for further portfolio development.
Instructors: Gary L. Brewer, Architect, Robert A. M. Stern Architects and ICA&CA Board Member; Peter Schubert, Design Director, RMJM U.S and Faculty Member, The Cooper Union School of Architecture; Joel Sanders, Architect and Associate Professor, Yale School of Architecture
Cost/Learning Unit: $245 ($220 members); 6 AIA/CES LUs (Theory)
Alberti and the Construction of a Unified Setting: An Early Renaissance View of Composition and its Practical ApplicationRegister Now!
Academic Lecture: Thursday, November 18; 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Upon his return to Florence in the early part of the 15th century, Leon Battista Alberti was inspired by the new methods that he observed to be emerging in art and architecture, especially the great advances being made in one-point perspective and composition. It is these advances, particularly those observed in the context of early renaissance painting, which would have perhaps the broadest impact on representational art and architecture in the 15th century — and beyond. In this lecture, architect and professor Aimee Buccellato will explore the central principle of the new style of painting, the construction of a unified setting, its influence on architectural composition, and its practical application today.
Instructors: Aimee P. C. Buccellato, Partner, Buccellato Design and Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame School of Architecture
Cost/Learning Unit: $40 ($25 members); 1.5 AIA/CES LUs (Theory)