ARCH 110 — Introduction to Design Fundamentals and Communication 4 Units (AA/AS; CSU) 54 lecture hours, 54 lab hours Equivalent to: DRAF 151
Introduction to architectural design fundamentals, stressing a basic vocabulary of 2-D and 3-D design and design process in an atmosphere of discovery and creativity. Projects will focus on perception, visualization, representation, and expression as well as an introduction to the examination of aesthetic, symbolic, and cultural elements. Students analyze and apply architectural theory, principles, techniques and model making. The course includes an examination of presentation types and how they can be utilized to communicate architectural ideas.