Architectural Model Making: Traditional and Digital Techniques - Jan - Apr

There is something very special about model buildings - something both fascinating and beautiful.

Architectural models are a fantastic way to develop and communicate building ideas – from sketch models to final presentation models. Model building teaches you fine technical skills that are easily transferable to other disciplines, and helps you understand design and visualise space. This practical course will help you to understand how to scale down, read technical drawings and find solutions to some of the challenges of model making.

Classic model making tips and techniques such as skilful scalpel use, correct material choice, accurate measuring and cutting, gluing, sculpting, vacuum forming and spray painting will all be included. You will also gain an insight into the use of digital design and making techniques by utilising laser cutting and 3D printing and have direct access to the modelmaking workshop.

You will be given a directed project, drawings and relevant equipment to build a simple 1:100 scale model, with its own surrounding landscape. You will follow the project from raw and partially prepared materials to a professionally finished model.