Abstract
The authors posit that the use of still images in architectural pedagogy to teach principles of design- rhythm and repetition, symmetry and asymmetry, scale and proportion, and other related principles is a very static methodology which could be improved in terms of student engagement and retention by making the input materials more dynamic. It is very difficult to convey concepts such as flow for example using two-dimensional static media. They have identified that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles showing short video clips instead of the traditional photographs may improve the student experience. This is not a novel idea- unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been used for several years for site mapping, 3D modelling and surveying- but the recent increase in popularity of ducted camera craft (enclosed propellers instead of open propellers)- cinewhoops- has provided a novel channel for collecting dynamic footage both indoor and outdoor that was previously difficult or impossible with traditional semi-autonomous camera drones. This current research is a preliminary investigation into the feasibility of creating such materials prior to their incorporation into a first year architecture course.
Presenters
Mia Ardiati TedjosaputroAssistant Professor, Architecture, Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University, China Matt Wallwork
EAP tutor, CELE, University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China, Zhejiang, China
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KEYWORDS
UAV, Drone, Flow, Principles of Design, Dynamic, Perspectives, First-Person View
