Course

Module 1: Visual Representation

Freehand sketching; introduction to drawing and work culture; scale (metric and imperial); plane geometry; orthographic projections and solid geometry; surface development; visual communication techniques; objects and their assembly

Module 2: Material Exploration

Working with different architectural materials such as paper, plaster, clay, fabric etc.; studio work culture; assembly techniques; tools

Module 3: Theory of Design

Elements of design; principles of design; colour theory; nature as a primary reference in design; introduction to design

Module 4: Basic Design

Exploration of 2D and 3D compositions; application of colour theory; space illustrations and creative expression; designs in nature

Module 5: Writing

Descriptive writing, reflective writing, building a design vocabulary, introduction to verbal presentations

Course Objectives

•  To develop fundamental skills in visual representation
•  To nurture material exploration and model-making abilities
• To provide a conceptual foundation in design theory
•  To initiate critical thinking through basic design exercises
•  To develop clarity in design thinking through writing and verbal articulation

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

CO1 : Demonstrate the ability to observe, analyse and express form, space and structure through various modes of visual communication such as freehand sketching and orthographic drawing.

CO2 : Apply hands-on skills in material handling and model-making to explore spatial relationships, form, structure, and scale using a range of basic materials and techniques.

CO3 : Illustrate an understanding of foundational design principles, elements of design and theories that influence spatial perception and aesthetics, fostering an informed design sensibility.

CO4 : Engage in iterative design processes to solve introductory design problems, reflecting an understanding of abstraction, composition, spatial logic and user-centred design.

CO5 : Effectively communicate ideas and reflections through structured writing and verbal presentations

Evaluation Pattern

Reading Material

1. Francis K. Ching, Architectural Graphics, Sixth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2015
2. Arthur Guptill, Rendering in Pen and Ink, Watson Guptill Publications, 1983
3. Paolo Belardi, Why Architects Still Draw, The MIT Press, 2014
4. Yatin Pandya, Elements of Space Making, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2007
5. Francis K. Ching, Architecture – Form, Space, and Order, John Wiley & Sons, 1979
6. David W. Orr, The Nature of Design: Ecology, Culture, and Human Intention, Oxford University Press, 2002
7. Rudolf Arnheim, Visual Thinking, University of California Press, 1969
8. Kimberly Elam, Geometry of Design: Studies in Proportion and Composition, Princeton Architectural Press, 2001
9. Francis D.K. Ching & Steven P. Juroszek, Design Drawing, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2010
10. Don Norman, The Psychology of Everyday Things, Basic Books, 1988
11. Matthew Frederick, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School, The MIT Press, 2007