The concept of "model" will be introduced, which is the basis of the operation of synthesis deriving from the reading of space and which is needed for any graphic translation of the complexity of real space.
This fundamental geometric model, intended as an interpretative scheme of reality and design prefiguration, is the starting point of any graphic control of space and must be investigated in its general and scalar characteristics to be translated in the formal vocabulary on the basis of which it can be articulated.
The different possibilities of graphic rendering of this "model" and the fundamental projection and section operations that structure the graphic translation will therefore be presented, both in the case of expressive drawing, from life or freehand, and in the case of a drawing based on one-to-one relationship which is the basis of descriptive geometry and its methods (technical and scientific design).
The methods of representation will be presented in their specificity. Alongside the scientific foundamentals underlying traditional methods (parallel or central projection; orthogonal projections, quoted projections, axonometry, perspective), the main scope of application and specific characteristics will be discussed for each method.
The scales of representation - with particular attention to the intermediate scales that best support the design of the territory, landscape and urban context - must finally be investigated in their peculiarities, identifying their characteristics, communicative potential, application context and graphic conventions.
Through a continuous exercise of the eye/hand/pencil relationship, the student will be educated to distinguish, within the surrounding space, the significant elements, essential to graphic transcription which is the basis of both the design hypotheses and the communication. This will take place through exercises provided both in the classroom and in open air, with specific and pre-established outings together with the teacher.
The technical drawing will be the subject of exercises that the student will carry out both in the classroom and at home, supported by suitable graphic tools, both for freehand drawing and for drawing supported by both technical and/or IT tools.

1_Riccardo Migliari. 2009. Geometria descrittiva, metodi e costruzioni -vol. I. Novara: CittàStudi.
2_Mario Dacci, Diego Maestri, Marco Gaiani. 2011. Scienza del disegno. Novara: CittàStudi.
3_Mario Dacci. 1999. Manuale di disegno architettonico. Bari: Laterza.

Other texts will be suggested at the end of each lessons.