Workshop in Classical Architecture: Ball State University
Plates describing the Tuscan order from The Five Orders of Architecture by Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola
4 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Tuscan Order & Measured Drawing) | 4 AIA CES Learning Units | Elective
The ICAA Workshop in Classical Architecture introduces classical architecture as a living language to encourage literacy with the enduring forms which shape our built environment. The grammar, syntax, and proportional relationships of the classical canon are explored through freehand drawings of the classical orders and exercises that adapt the language to an architectural composition. The workshop kicks off with a series of short architectural case studies that highlight the use of the classical tradition in the design of new buildings and places today.
The program provides instruction for students who are just beginning to explore the language, as well as for more advanced-level students and those who have attended previous ICAA Workshops.
Sponsors
The ICAA's Workshops in Classical Architecture are generously funded by The Benton Family Foundation.
Materials
Please note that students are required to bring drawing materials to participate in the Workshop.
Drawing Surface:
Sketchbook – hardbound; plain, unlined white paper; recommended sizes: A4, 8.5”x11”, 9” x 12” or 11” x 14”
Note: The sketchbook must be able to lay completely flat when opened. It can be spiral-bound or stitch-bound (such as the Moleskin Art Series A4 size). Stitch-bound sketchbooks like the Moleskin Art series, that lay flat and allow both pages to be used for larger drawings are recommended.
Drawing Medium:
Drawing Pencils or Lead Holder or Mechanical Pencils – medium to soft lead weights are recommended: F (hardest), HB, B, 2B (softest)
Drawing Tools:
12” Architects Scale - with 1/8”, 1/4”, 3/4”, 1 1/2” and 3” Scales.
Pencil Sharpener
Lead pointer (if using a Lead Holder)
Eraser (small white)
Compass
Triangle – clear plastic, 45 degree or an adjustable triangle
Tape Measure – metal tape, length - 10ft minimum; 25ft length is useful
OPTIONAL: These materials are not required but may be useful if already owned.
Architectural Dividers or Compass
Laser measure
What You Will Learn
The Classical Language
How to draw a block layout of the Tuscan Order to become familiar with the proportional relationships of the individual parts to the whole
How to complete detailed drawings of the base, capital, and entablature to become acquainted with the nomenclature and role of the individual parts
How to produce a drawing of an elevation of a Tuscan portico to explore syntax and compositional strategies
How a canonical order may be explicit or implicit in a design, and how its elements can be progressively reduced while retaining its character and proportion
The Study of Precedents in Architectural Composition
The tradition and purpose of measured and analytical drawing in sketchbook
Techniques for measuring a precedent and accurately drawing to scale in a sketchbook
Familiarity with local classical buildings and adaptions of the classical canon
An appreciation for drawing as a means of instilling a sensibility for size, scale, proportion, and composition
5th Bi-annual Chicago-Midwest ICAA Design Competition
September 9th - Submissions Due
September 27th - Jury Convenes
Chicago-Midwest ICAA Annual Scholarship Luncheon featuring MK Pritzker
The Chicago-Midwest ICAA scholarship program is a design scholarship established to increase diversity within the architectural profession and assist individuals who demonstrate financial need by aiding a college student or young professional. These funds are available to use for tuition and/or stipends for ICAA”s Regional Intensive, Summer Studio or Drawing Tours and are meant for individuals with potential to contribute to the field of classical design.
Sketching Workshop with Lucien Steil
Quick Portrait & Slow Capriccio with Ink, Pastel & Coffee-Wash
Evening Talk by Lucien Steil: “Travel Sketches from Elsewhere & Nowhere”
In his talk “Travel Sketches from Elsewhere & Nowhere” Lucien Steil endeavors combining notes and images of both autobiographical, imaginative and fictitious nature. While meditating on his sketching, ‘Capriccio’ drawings and paintings, as well as highlighting the intersection between design and art work, he will address the poetic-imaginative dimension of hand drawing and its intuitive and serendipitous design potential.
The Luminaries Young Professionals present: An Afternoon with the Ancients: Brunch & Guided Tour of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
The Luminaries Young Professionals invite you to explore the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (formerly the Oriental Institute). We will enjoy a guided tour and behind-the-scenes look at the museum's expansive collection and restoration efforts, along with private discussion in the Director's Room.
ICAA Sketching Series with Stephen Siegle
The Chicago-Midwest ICAA along with Stephen Siegle invite you to explore the grand interior of Union Station. Within this timeless space, you’ll discover a wealth of captivating sketching subjects, from the soaring spaces to the intricate details of sculptures, columns and other classical ornamentation. Participants may sketch in their preferred medium - pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, or watercolor.
An Evening with Michael G. Imber
Please join the Chicago ICAA for an evening with Michael G. Imber. He will discuss his latest book, The Art of the Architect, which celebrates the role that drawing and watercolour painting play in architecture.
Workshop in Classical Architecture in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Architecture
The ICAA Workshop in Classical Architecture introduces classical architecture as a living language. The program begins with architectural case studies that demonstrate the use of classical forms and design strategies in new buildings and places.
Introduction to Figure Drawing with Don Yang
In this figure drawing workshop, students are introduced to basic concepts and practice of figure drawing from live model.
A Unique Look into the Historic Fine Arts Building of Chicago
The ICAA Luminaries Young Professionals invites you to a special tour of the Fine Arts Building, a haven for Chicago artists since 1898.
A New Year Member Celebration
Please join the Chicago-Midwest ICAA as we kick off 2024 with a cocktail reception and live-fire cooking experience, on January 31st, at the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet showroom in the West Loop.
New York's Gilded Age Mansions with Phillip James Dodd
Join the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art in collaboration with Driehaus Museum as we explore all five of the mansions featured in Phillip James Dodd’s recent book, An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture of New York City. While showing public exteriors, the main focus of our evening will be the lavish interiors associated with the opulence of the Gilded Age, as well as the stories of the millionaires that commissioned them.
11th Annual Acanthus Awards
The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is pleased to announce the 2023 Acanthus Awards. These awards recognize and promote excellence in Classical and Vernacular design. These awards will recognize achievement in Architecture, Interior Design, Preservation & Restoration, Renovation & Adaptive Reuse, Landscape Design, the Allied Arts & Craftsmanship, Unbuilt Work and Student Work.
Tickets start at $75
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