Postproduction of Architectural Plans in Photoshop
A course by María CilvetiArchitect
A course by María Cilveti, Architect
Learn to represent the different scales of an architectural project in an artistic and original way in Photoshop
Are you up for the challenge of representing the essence and power of architectural projects? Architect María José Cilveti has worked for renowned studios like Cazu Zegers, Juan Carlos Sabbagh, and Mapaa Arquitectos. She guides you through her method for creating an eye-catching composition that combines nature and architecture in one expressive graphic piece.
In this course, learn to represent the different scales of an architectural project in an artistic and original way through postproduction in Adobe Photoshop. Create four images, starting with the general location map and ending with the more detailed plans, then look at editing and representation techniques that can take your postproduction projects to the next level.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 23 downloads
Basic elements of an architecture plan
5 minutes, 54 seconds
Color palette and 2D plant analysis
5 minutes, 8 seconds
Post-production of location plan 1
18 minutes, 53 seconds
Postproduction of a Master Plan
17 minutes, 11 seconds
Site 1 post-production
18 minutes, 2 seconds
Objects and lighting 1
18 minutes, 6 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know María José Cilveti, who tells you a little more about her professional background and the importance of architectural visualization in presenting and selling any project. She also shares some of her greatest influences from the world of architecture.
Learn some key concepts and ideas for creating a high-quality graphic piece, such as the basic elements of an architectural plan, the color palette, and the 2D floor plan analysis. Find out how to search for inspiration by creating a mood board to pinpoint the look and feel of the project.
María José teaches you how to represent the different scales of a project using Photoshop. First, edit a general location map, then get into the master plan, adding vegetation and other elements to the surroundings.
Discover how to compose the site plan of a house by working on the landscape with more intricate techniques. Then, start editing an architectural floor plan.
María José shows you how to add depth with advanced shadows, light manipulation, and furniture adjustments. Take a look at some extra details that make the world of difference to your graphic visualization and use some of her handy tips to professionally export the project.
What is this course's project?
Create a graphic representation of the different scales of an architectural project in an artistic and original way using 4 images: location map, master plan, site plan, and architectural floor plans.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Architects, designers, landscapers, artists, and anyone interested in improving their graphic skills to represent nature and architecture in 2D.
Requirements and materials
You need basic working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
As for materials, you need a midrange computer with Adobe Photoshop installed and an architectural project previously designed on any program like Archicad or AutoCAD.
Reviews
- crisdavalos91PLUS2 months ago
Hasta ahora es bastante interesante, ya aprendi bastante de la paleta de colores.
- 2 months ago
gran curso, es algo rapido entonces debes tener conocimientos previos de photoshop
- 3 months ago
amé este curso
- 3 months ago
Curso enriquecedor.Foi um investimento excelente para o meu desenvolvimento.
- 3 months ago
Excelente curso, tiene muy buenos tips, me encanta la atención al detalle en cada textura. Muy recomendado
She has always loved the crossover between art and architecture, and graphic representation gives her the opportunity to express herself through the visual universe without saying a word, using only colors, textures, light, and shadows.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Preparation of work material
- Basic elements of an architecture plan
- Color palette and 2D plant analysis
- Search for inspiration and mood board
- U3
Let's do it
- Post-production of location plan 1
- Post-production of location plan 2
- Post-production of location plan 3
- Importing and exporting is simple
- Postproduction of a Master Plan
- Site 1 post-production
- Site 2 post-production
- Architecture plan structure
- U4
Final adjustments
- Objects and lighting 1
- Objects and lighting 2
- Final details
- Project export
- FP
Final project
- Post-production of planimetry
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FAQs
You’ll learn graphic representation techniques, plan editing, creating artistic renders, and digital post-production in architecture using tools like Photoshop and visual inspiration platforms.
This course is aimed at those with basic knowledge of architecture or design, looking to deepen their skills in intermediate graphic visualization and digital post-production techniques.
You’ll need a basic understanding of architecture or design, some initial Photoshop skills, and access to a computer with the software installed to get the most out of the lessons.
The course covers plan editing, creating competition boards, mood boards, masterplanning, color theory, texture use, digital collage techniques, and advanced post-production of architectural images.
You’ll primarily work with Adobe Photoshop and digital platforms like Pinterest and Adobe Color for visual inspiration and advanced graphic editing.
You’ll be able to create renders, edit plans, apply color theory, organize mood boards, use textures, and perform advanced digital post-production to professionally communicate architectural projects.
Yes, the course teaches techniques for producing artistic renders and editing real estate videos focused on architectural visualization.