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Architectural Design and Drawing
| Semester and Year | FA 2012 |
| Course Number | ARTS-UG1621 |
| Section | 001 |
| Instructor | Donna Goodman |
| Days | Wed |
| Time | 6:20 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Units | 4.0 |
| Level | U |
| Foundation Requirement |
Description
Gropius once described architecture as a combination of "form, function, and delight." In this workshop, students are introduced to the experience of designing buildings. The first project explores the design process. Students develop diagrams and drawings, analyzing issues of form, function, technology, site, and environment in buildings by well known architects. Drafting techniques are also presented through preparation of plans, sections, elevations, and renderings. In the second project, students design residential lofts. They begin with a program and a basic design concept. Planning theories, such as function, circulation, massing, and spatial organization are discussed. Visual concepts, such as symmetry, axis, and proportion are also introduced. Methods for developing designs through models, perspectives, and isometric drawings are also presented. Prior drafting experience is helpful, but not required.
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Course Type
Arts Workshops (ARTS-UG)
