𝗜𝗻𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆
𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀
A. Cognitive Domain (Knowledge & Intellectual Skills)
Participants will be able to -
Analyze (Level 4): analyze the architectural style of a colonial building to identify "character-defining elements" that require priority documentation.
Evaluate (Level 5): evaluate site specific challenges (such as uneven lighting or spatial constraints) and select the appropriate equipment (Drone vs. DSLR vs. Mobile) to overcome them.
Plan (Level 6): formulate a comprehensive site survey plan that maps photographic stations to the building's floor plan, ensuring total coverage of floors, walls, and ceilings.
Classify (Level 4): categorize raw photographic data into a systematic archive hierarchy based on architectural elements and conditions of decay.
B. Psychomotor Domain (Physical Skills & Technical Execution)
Participants will be able to -
Operate (Level 3): operate DSLR cameras and Drones to capture high-resolution images with correct exposure and focus.
Compose (Level 4): compose technically accurate architectural photographs that minimize perspective distortion and maximize informative value.
Demonstrate (Level 3): demonstrate proper positioning and camera handling techniques to capture intricate interior details and high-elevation exterior features.
Construct (Level 4): construct a visual "Condition Map" by physically plotting the location of captured defects (cracks, seepage) onto a printed or digital architectural drawing.
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬
The workshop utilizes a "Learn-Do-Review" pedagogical approach, moving from theoretical frameworks on Day 01 to immersive fieldwork and data management on Day 02.
𝑫𝒂𝒚 01: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒆𝒏𝒔 & 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑
𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔: 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈.
Module 1: Seeing the Heritage (Contextualization)
Introduction to the symbiotic relationship between architecture and photography.
Understanding the "Spirit of Place" (Genius Loci) and how to capture it.
Analyzing case studies: Identifying common challenges in heritage sites (lighting constraints, accessibility, scale).
Module 2: The Technical Toolkit
Camera Mechanics: Mastery of ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed specifically for low-light interiors vs. bright exterior details.
Equipment Walkthrough: Hands-on introduction to DSLRs, high-fidelity Mobile Photography, and Drones for aerial/roof surveys.
Framing & Composition: Techniques for rectilinear correction, avoiding parallax errors, and establishing scale using human figures or reference points.
Module 3: Pre-Survey Planning
Site Mapping: How to read architectural floor plans and create a "Shot List" based on the plan.
The Documentation Protocol: Establishing a naming convention and file hierarchy before the shoot begins.
𝑫𝒂𝒚 02: 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑰𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 & 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈
𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔: 𝑺𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚, 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.
𝑷𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒆 1: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 (𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈)
Zoning: Participants are divided into groups, each assigned a specific zone (e.g., North Wing, Façade details, Interior Staircase).
Macro to Micro: The workflow dictates moving from establishing shots (overall context) to medium shots (room elevations) to close-ups (character-defining details).
Condition Recording: Systematically photographing distress signals—peeling plaster, dampness, structural cracks—ensuring each photo corresponds to a location on the provided floor plan.
Phase 2: Post-Processing & Archiving
Metadata Tagging: Reviewing images and recording the specific camera settings (EXIF data) and physical positioning used for key shots. This ensures the photograph can be replicated exactly in future surveys to monitor the rate of decay.
Categorization: Sorting images into folders based on the architectural taxonomy (Floor, Wall, Ceiling, Fenestration).
Output: Creating a visual "Condition Map" where photographs are linked to the schematic/ digital floor plan.
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