Arch. Design - Fundamentals

Course description

In this course, students are introduced to architectural design and the theory supporting this activity. They study the principles and dependencies of the design process between project inception and completion. Students learn the specific representations used in architectural design and various techniques for design presentation at different project development stages. They also learn to read and interpret construction drawings while understanding the information used in architectural design and presented in metric and imperial unit systems. Students practice free-hand sketching and drawing and learn to communicate graphic information using industry-standard computer applications.

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

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