ARCH 010A - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

    Recent Professors
    Benjamin Warwas, Ashley Gordon, Mark Ng
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    7.4Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to formal visual principles through design exercises. Emphasis on developing creativity and effectiveness in communicating a comprehensive design concept. Analysis of the built environment focusing on the interaction between art and architecture and their environment. Application of investigation techniques and ideas to the analysis of built form focusing on the connection between built form and its meaning. Execution of projects using a variety of communication skills including: traditional drawing, model making, computer illustration and digital imaging. Required field trips. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:00am–11:50am, Mon 8:45am–10:50am, Mon 2:45pm–3:35pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:35pm