Communicating Architecture, The Architect as Author and Editor

The Course will introduce students to the potentials of the book as a medium for the communication of architecture. Editorial conditions and design rules have changed since the book shows its formerly unique media position with new and challenging offers of digital media. The Course will analyse the differences between analogue and digital media and their ability and limits in expressing and transforming architectural atmosphere.The course will focus on the book and its exclusive attributes. The seminar will feature the caracteristics of the book as an object and its materials, the structure, content, the handling of text and image, typography, composition, rhythm and sequence. The workshop will offer practical experience in the process of selection and editing. Knowledge in in-design is recommended.This Seminar Will Meet on the Following Days:September 13 & 14September 20 & 21September 27 & 28October 11 & 12October 25 & 26November 8 & 9November 29 & 30