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Models Models are a scaled representation of an item or object. Models are a scaled representation of an item or object. A model is usually much smaller than the original object. A model is usually much smaller than the original object. Models are usually used for tests or mock-ups to see the functionality of the object. Models are usually used for tests or mock-ups to see the functionality of the object. 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Architectural Models Architects and designers use models all the time. Architects and designers use models all the time. Some models are hand built and others can be computer generated. Some models are hand built and others can be computer generated. The important thing is that they are three-dimensional and as similar as possible to the original object. The important thing is that they are three-dimensional and as similar as possible to the original object. Architects use models to communicate their designs to other people. Architects use models to communicate their designs to other people. 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Architectural Models Architects also use the models to make decisions about designs. Architects also use the models to make decisions about designs. Sometimes you have to create the object and hold it in your hand (versus imagining the idea in your head). Sometimes you have to create the object and hold it in your hand (versus imagining the idea in your head). Models help you understand how the design will work in a real-life environment. Models help you understand how the design will work in a real-life environment. 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Model Building Model building is a real skill. It takes time, patience, practice, and devotion. Model building is a real skill. It takes time, patience, practice, and devotion. Many types of models come with instruction (like car, airplane, and train models). Many types of models come with instruction (like car, airplane, and train models). But, most architectural models come straight from the architect’s mind, without any type of instructions. But, most architectural models come straight from the architect’s mind, without any type of instructions. This is why it is vital to plan or layout your model. This is why it is vital to plan or layout your model. 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Planning Planning is one of the most vital steps in model building. Planning is one of the most vital steps in model building. Laying out the pieces, sketching, drawing, and determining sizes are all important in the process of building a model. Laying out the pieces, sketching, drawing, and determining sizes are all important in the process of building a model. A model can be of anything … including a 3-D letter! A model can be of anything … including a 3-D letter! 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Typefaces Typeface is the style or design of letters. Typeface is the style or design of letters. There are many styles of typefaces and all have their place in design. There are many styles of typefaces and all have their place in design. Typefaces can vary from the simplistic to very descriptive. Typefaces can vary from the simplistic to very descriptive. Sometimes they can help set the “mood” of the presentation. Sometimes they can help set the “mood” of the presentation. 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Fonts Fonts are a complete collection of typefaces. Fonts are a complete collection of typefaces. The font that is used for this presentation is called Calibri. The font that is used for this presentation is called Calibri. You have seen many different font styles everyday without even knowing it. You have seen many different font styles everyday without even knowing it. A few of the most popular fonts are Times New Roman, Arial, and Comic Sans. A few of the most popular fonts are Times New Roman, Arial, and Comic Sans. 9 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

Serifs Serifs are the small lines at the end of typefaces, such as the letter “F” in the picture that is to the left. Serifs are the small lines at the end of typefaces, such as the letter “F” in the picture that is to the left. Many fonts use serifs, but many do not. Many fonts use serifs, but many do not. Fonts without serifs are called “sans-serif” (meaning no serifs). Fonts without serifs are called “sans-serif” (meaning no serifs). Some believe that the fonts with serifs are easier to read and improve reading comprehension. Some believe that the fonts with serifs are easier to read and improve reading comprehension. 10 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. F

Work Time! Let’s apply your new knowledge and work on your model. 11 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.