Architectural Illustration is a "Vocation" in which not everybody can attain. The Architectural Illustrator, whether traditional or digital media, is a rare breed of design professional, whose commitment to excellence has elevated its practice to a secular level. The Architectural Illustrator is the person who doesn't distinguish night from day, for he is consumed by the process of creation, making something out of nothing. At this moment, time stands still, nothing matters except "evolution".
So, What made this Architectural Illustrator choose to draw rather than design? Is it the instant gratification of creating, rather than waiting until the structure materialize. Or is it illustrators impulse to view the world in his own perspective, on how he sees the world.
Perspectivist
Perspectivist, in an article I recently read are described the traditional illustrators as "perspectivisorous",which in due time will become obsolete as their reptile counterpart. And that an emerging species of digital media is taking over the playing field.
Having said that, a person who came from the old school of thought, the traditional illustrator, who upon tasting the digital media, will be mesmerize by what the extent of what his imagination can achieve.
If you think computer as a medium, it won't be far away from the truth, anything will not be possible without the artist behind, just like an artist and his brush. It is the design professional who is the heart of all this practice.
Coming from the same discipline earlier in my career, tasting both world, I see no difference in favoring one or the other. Perspectivist and the new 3d Illustration complements each other. One must be proficient in the basic skills of traditional drawings, in order to excel in 3d Illustration.
3D Illustration
3D Illustration is a 2d representation of a 3d object in the virtual world. The illustrators role is to convey in the best possible manner, the design of the structure, through a rendered perspective.
Modeling a building for architectural presentation and analysis is different from modeling cartoon character, aliens from distant planet. Nobody know what aliens look like so the modelers have an advantage in his interpretation. Almost everybody knows what a structure looks like, and those expectation should be met by the illustrator.
With the aid of the Architectural Software, the Architects, Interior Designers, and Industrial Designers - anyone who makes aesthetic decisions in 3-Dimensions, will find that 3D computer visualization is a very effective way of conveying design ideas.
Building a 3D illustration on a computer often highlights design problems, and can aid in the search for a solution, which are often overlooked during the design process.
Learning 3d Illustration
Learning 3d Illustration requires devotion and discipline, just like any other profession. Whether you choose to acquire the necessary skills by attending a formal school or by educating yourself, it's helpful to be clear on what your goals and aspirations. Remember "without a vision, the people perish", without a specific target, you will have no motivation to pursue anything.
For many, formal 3D illustration training is necessary, just like when we took our college course, whether its architecture or fine arts. So when ask whether a formal course in illustration is a must, the answer is "it depends on the individual".
No matter what kind of education you receive, in our field, it's not what we know, but it's what we can show. The main criteria is our demo reel or portfolio is what the client/employer sees about you, your skills, and artistic vision than anything else.
There are some advantages to spending time in a formal school environment, first of all is that you will be completely immersed in the subject matter that you are learning. A definite advantage is the motivation and getting focused.
A school is more than a learning institution, it's also a best environment for networking in your specialized field, including the faculties, who are often connected with different illustration and/or production houses, mainly because they probably do some freelance work, or they have former students working in some prestigious design firms.
Another advantage is also that if you attend a formal school, you have access in all their equipment, and being mentored by a professional, that is not possible if you will try to learn by yourself.
Attending school improves the chances of landing an internship, which maybe the best way to prove yourself in a working studio and get the needed professional experience or a presentable demo reel and/or portfolio.
Some school also provide placement for selected excellent student, due to the school and graduates that are connected to some professional production houses.
It does not guaranty that attending a formal education enables you to achieve your goal, it just improves the probability of landing a good career.
Basically it falls on one thing, "it's not what we know, but it's what we can show." The only person that is interested about your grades are your parents.
Carlo Berces Castillo
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