Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Computer Aided Drawing III YAP2101 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery The course is delivered through lectures and hands-on Lumion practices.
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Elif SAHTİYANCI
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide building draftsmanship students with the ability to transform architectural models into fast and impressive visuals, create photo-realistic renderings by adjusting lighting, materials and environment settings, and prepare animations (navigation cameras and presentation videos) using Lumion program.
Course Content This course focuses on architectural visualization using Lumion, including photorealistic rendering and animation through lighting, material, and environment settings.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Effectively uses the Lumion interface, library items and basic settings panels.
2 Seamlessly imports architectural models (SketchUp, Revit, 3ds Max, etc.) and places them in the scene.
3 Creates realistic surfaces by assigning materials, texture scaling and reflection/normal map settings.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Lumion installation, interface and basic navigation Practice, Lecture
2. Week Model import: Import data from SketchUp and other formats Practice, Lecture
3. Week Material library and basic assignments Practice, Lecture
4. Week Texture settings: scale, reflection, normal maps Practice, Lecture
5. Week Environmental design: sky, sun position, atmosphere, water and plant placement Practice, Lecture
6. Week Light sources and shadow settings Practice, Lecture
7. Week Camera animation techniques: path creation and keyframes Practice, Lecture
8. Week Post-processing effects: shadows, glare, ambient occlusion Practice, Lecture
9. Week Simple housing model: moving the plan to 3D, creating facades Practice, Lecture
10. Week Video creation: frame rate, resolution, output formats Practice, Lecture
12. Week Final project work Practice
13. Week Final project work Practice
14. Week Final project work Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
2 Effectively uses technical drawing principles and computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce architectural drawings and presentations in accordance with professional standards.
3 Has knowledge of construction materials; selects appropriate materials and ensures the functional compatibility of structural elements based on project requirements.
4 Prepares detailed architectural drawings including plans, sections, and elevations; integrates design into project development processes.
13 Efficiently utilizes information and communication technologies; applies digital tools in office applications and research processes.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY2 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3
PY13 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Cardoso, Ciro. (2013). Getting Started with Lumion 3D. Birmingham: Packt Publishing.