Architectural Design

Architecture History

Architectural Design is a course that serves as an introduction to the field of architecture. This preliminary design module attempts to exhibit and explain design in terms of tectonics through the expression of'self' and body perception, construction, and materiality. The essential methodologies, principles, and approaches in design thinking and basic spatial design will be introduced through a series of studio-based exercises and tasks. Understanding anthropometrics and building intrapersonal space with creative exercises using the user's body movements and experiences would help with this.

A chronological survey of the developments of Ancient architecture to Western architecture from the beginning of time to the period of Enlightenment, with consideration of the intellectual, aesthetic, technological, political and economic factors which have influenced the design of buildings. These issues are explored with reference to major contemporary examples and the work and philosophy of significant exponents

Design Communication

Fundamental skills for the appropriate communication of architectural design. It engages different means of visualization and expression of space and spatial ideas through architectural drawings to prepare students with the skills required in design projects. These skills are taught through a series of freehand and constructed drawing held. both outdoors and in the studio.