Computing in Art Design

Art and the nature of its extremities are endless. With art comes the recognized category of architecture. Architecture can be found almost anywhere in man made and even naturally produced elements. While others may beg to differ, examples of architecture are everywhere. The study of this divine art has become more frequently observed and developed over the past century. While looking at the past fifty years and the strive for further development in design tools, the field has grown drastically.
When first looking further into architecture, calculators and handheld tools were a huge asset. Even though these elements are still very important in today’s study they are not as popularly used as electronic tools. With the development of calculators of course came the invention of further specified computers and programs that help architects develop a better interpretation of their design.
Computing and Architecture can be said with a hand in hand theory as well as can stand by themselves. Computers have been an amazing development in architect’s eyes because this tool can help further produce the visual aid of their envisioned product. The expansion of computer technology can not only help with visual aids, but it can also catch mistakes that are very frequently made when producing a design. They are incredible tools because they know the numerous of standard codes to designing as well as become a tool for visual aid and sometimes even speed the production rate.
Unfortunately even though computers are wonderful tools they are also a hindrance to architect’s creative skills. Computers help the architect in time management and the clean appearance of his or her work, but it is very impersonal and looked down upon artistically. Yes, the final product of the structure maybe the same, but the design shown on a computer will give a different impression to a client than the one hand drawn. The hand drawn sketch may allow the client to connect on a more personal level, seeing that the architect personally knows the skills needed to produce the structure designed. It also shows that the architect has acquired artistic skills as well. Even though the hand drawn method has numerous of benefits it also contains some downfalls including cleanliness and precision. When hand drawing it is important to keep everything light until you are sure where the lines are to be drawn, and when darkening the lines, trying not to smudge the lead onto the piece. It is also difficult to be precise in not only drawing the product, but making sure the structure is exactly what is wanted and it is to code.
Both methods are wonderful, and should be known to every architect. This is a big fear that many up and coming architects may know how to produce amazing graphics on the computer, but they do not have the skills mechanically. Being an artist is a very important part of becoming an architect and should never be taken for granted.