MADNESS!! A class I'm taking this semester, Architectural Models and Graphics, is being eliminated from our major. In this class I have learned to hand-render, build a model, and (sadly, three semesters in) draw a proper 2-point perspective. I have heard that hand-rendering and model-making are very valuable skills, along with hand-drafting. There are rumors that even hand-drafting is going to be eliminated at some point.
Essentially, computer programs have eliminated the need to learn these skills by hand. I think this is a shame. Thankfully, I came into the program at the right time so that I was able to learn all these skills before they were deemed unnecessary. Even more sad is the fact that those who entered the program recently will have to rely entirely on their knowledge of the programs to complete any assignment. Personally, I think in order to fully appreciate what the computer can do, you should learn how to do it all by hand first.
Makes sense. Hands-on activities are great for developing spatial skills. Sure, you can recreate what something looks like in a computer, but you can't recreate what happens in your brain as you learn it. It's kind of sad that people are willing to sacrifice true learning for convenience.
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