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ARCH 1005 - Architecture Fundamentals I


Credits: 4

This course introduces students to graphic communication systems used as tools for architectural visualization. Beginning with basic freehand sketches and progressing to more complex “hard line” drawings, students practice and develop sketching and drafting techniques, line-projection and descriptive geometries, perspective drawing, basics of color rendering, and presentation tools and techniques. Concepts in light, shadow and composition are explored.

Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite/Corequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Elective Code(s): CRTY
Course Fees: Supplemental Fee Level 2
Previous: ARC* 105, ARC* 135