Galicia PAU Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts and Design II study plan
Galicia PAU Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts and Design II · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Plane geometry and geometric constructions applied to design
Construct triangles, quadrilaterals and regular polygons from given side, diagonal or circumradius data using compass and straightedge only
Resolve tangency problems between circumferences, lines and points by locating centres through perpendicularity and bisection
Identify and apply the loci of points (mediatrix, bisector, conic definitions) when solving a construction stated in words
Draw a design motif in which at least three tangency constructions are resolved without erasing construction lines
Your checkpoint
A single A3 sheet with six solved constructions (two polygons, two tangency cases, two loci) showing all auxiliary lines, labelled vertices and a written construction sequence for each
Plane geometry and geometric constructions applied to design
Derive golden-section and proportional-mean divisions of a segment and apply them to a modular grid
Construct conic curves (ellipse, parabola, hyperbola) by focus-directrix and by concentric-circle methods
Apply geometric transformations (rotation, translation, homothety, inversion) to a given logo shape and compare the results
Convert a hand-drawn motif into a repeatable module using symmetry axes and tessellation rules
Your checkpoint
A two-sheet portfolio: one sheet of conic constructions with tangent and normal drawn at a marked point, one sheet of a repeat pattern based on a transformed module with the transformation stated
Descriptive geometry: orthographic projection, dihedral system and representation of volumes
Project points, lines and planes into the dihedral system and determine true lengths and true shapes by rotation and by change of plane
Solve intersection problems between planes and between a line and a plane, and mark visibility correctly
Represent polyhedra and simple curved solids in first-angle projection with hidden edges dashed
Produce a three-view orthographic drawing of a small designed object from a given axonometric sketch
Your checkpoint
Three orthographic drawings (front, plan, side) of a designed object, at least one requiring a true-shape auxiliary view, with hidden lines and a short note on the projection convention used
Descriptive geometry: orthographic projection, dihedral system and representation of volumes & Normalization, dimensioning, scales and technical drawing conventions
Cut and section a solid with an inclined plane and draw the true shape of the section
Apply the current ISO/UNE dimensioning rules: arrowheads, extension lines, leaders, radii, diameters, chamfers and symmetry symbols
Select a scale from the standard series so the drawing fits the sheet while remaining readable, and state the scale on the drawing
Complete a title block with projection symbol, scale, units and material according to technical drawing convention
Your checkpoint
One fully dimensioned sectional drawing of a mechanical or product component on A3, with title block, scale bar and no redundant or missing dimensions, self-checked against a written checklist
Axonometric and perspective representation systems
Build isometric, dimetric and trimetric axonometries of the same solid and compare the distortion of each
Derive axonometric scales from the axes and apply them consistently to edges along each axis
Construct a two-point perspective of a simple volume using the picture plane, station point and vanishing points, including a measuring line for heights
Draw cast shadows and a simple reflection in a one-point perspective interior to test spatial reading
Your checkpoint
One sheet with the same object drawn in isometric, dimetric and two-point perspective, each with axes, vanishing points and construction lines visible, plus a paragraph on which system communicates the form best and why
Graphic design, visual communication and typography & Design methodology, product design and representation of objects
Analyse a poster or signage system by identifying grid, hierarchy, contrast and reading order, and redraw its underlying grid
Classify typefaces by family and anatomy (x-height, ascender, serif, counter) and justify a type pairing for a given brief
Trace a design process from brief to final artefact, recording constraints, alternatives and selection criteria
Sketch and refine three alternative solutions to a small product or identity brief, then select one with stated reasoning
Your checkpoint
A design dossier for one brief: written brief and constraints, three annotated thumbnail alternatives, the chosen solution, a typographic and grid specification, and a one-page justification of the decisions
Color theory, materials and their graphic representation & Digital tools and computer-aided drawing applied to artistic and design projects
Build a colour wheel and a value and saturation scale, then apply a complementary and an analogous scheme to the same layout
Explain additive versus subtractive mixing and predict the result of a stated mix in each system
Represent the appearance of at least three materials (metal, wood, matte plastic) using hatching, gradient and highlight conventions
Reproduce a hand drawing in vector software using layers, snapping and exact coordinates, and export it at the required scale
Your checkpoint
One vector file plus a printed sheet containing the colour schemes, three material renderings and a short note listing the digital tools and settings (layers, units, export scale) used
Plane geometry and geometric constructions applied to design & Descriptive geometry: orthographic projection, dihedral system and representation of volumes & Axonometric and perspective representation systems & Normalization, dimensioning, scales and technical drawing conventions
Complete a full past-paper-style exercise set under timed conditions for each of the four heavy domains
Diagnose recurring errors (visibility, dimensioning, scale, construction accuracy) and correct them in a rewritten solution
Produce a one-page formula and convention sheet from memory, then verify it against notes
Rehearse the order of operations for a multi-part exam question so time is allocated before drawing begins
Your checkpoint
A timed mock exam of four questions (one per heavy domain) completed in the allotted time, plus a corrected version of every question and a personal error log with at least five specific fixes
Milestones
Week 2: Solve two unseen construction problems stated only in words within 20 minutes each, with all auxiliary lines correct and no construction erased
Week 4: Produce a dimensioned sectional orthographic drawing that passes a self-checklist with zero missing dimensions, zero redundant dimensions and a correctly stated scale
Week 6: Present a design dossier in which the chosen solution is traceable to the brief and the grid and type choices are explicitly justified
Week 8: Score at least 70% on the self-marked timed mock, with no domain below half marks, and show a written error log with corrections