AAE 180 — Introduction to Design Principles Units: 6
This studio course introduces students to basic design principles forming the foundation of architectural design. Furthermore, it serves as the beginning of the students' knowledge in design thinking and visual communication. Design principles and elements are introduced via a series of abstract design exercises exploring a variety of techniques for generating form and space through iterative experimentation, across a range of scales. A variety of 2D/3D media are introduced to foster design creativity and enable critical thinking.