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Mar 19, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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ADS 111 Design Fundamentals I Credits: (4)
This course is an introduction to design principles and drawing techniques used to develop and communicate architectural ideas. Topics include ordering systems, spatial relationships, the design process, and architectural theory. Students explore and practice observational sketching, texture and depth, analytical drawing, and orthographic drawing. Professional standards for layout, drawing organization, use of line weights, scaling, and dimensioning of architectural drawings will be introduced. 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week are required for this course.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to depict architectural forms, materials, and entourage by hand and with the use of graphic software.
- Understand the vocabulary of design terms related to architectural theory.
- Apply design principles in solving abstract two- and three-dimensional design problems.
- Understand the purpose of the layout, scale, and view selection for architectural drawings.
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