Welcome:

Welcome to Architectural Design Graphics! In this course, you will explore a variety of traditional, non-digital graphic techniques that are essential tools for solving and presenting architectural design problems. By working with these methods, you will gain a tactile understanding of the conceptual tools and methods that architects use to create effective designs.

Throughout the course, you will work on a series of projects that will challenge you to apply the techniques and concepts you learn in class. These projects will help you develop your ability to communicate your design ideas visually and to craft compelling presentations that effectively communicate your vision.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course will introduce a series of traditional, non-digital, graphic topics and techniques, that can be applied to the solution and presentation of architectural design problems.
The goal of this course is to provide you with principal methods and conceptual tools utilized by architects. By working with traditional methods (hand drawing) you will gain a better, and tactile, understanding of what it takes to craft an architectural project.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this course is to develop your skills to craft architectural drawings that express an understanding of drawing standards (line weights, line control, rendering, entourage, and scale figures). These design standards become critical tools for developing your ability to solve architectural problems while working iteratively through the design process.

COURSE PHILOSOPHY:

I believe that the way each student approaches a design problem is incredibly unique to each individual student and is forged through an intuitive process that is supported by physical experience. This simple philosophy is core to how I have structured this course and I encourage every student to explore, test new ideas, ask questions, and challenge yourselves to produce thoughtful work.