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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.