Concurrent enrollment in Arch 10A is required. Concurrent enrollment in Arch 10A is required. Iterative design processes are stressed through project work and critiques. Architectural issues of site, context, parti, program, space, enclosure, and circulation are introduced through simple building design projects. Attention is given to the further refinement of conceptual, critical thinking, and analytical skills and their application to architectural design.
Continued emphasis is placed on theory, abstract ideation, conceptualization, and synthesis.
Case study research is used to inform design decisions. Field trips are required. This digital studio integrates the fundamentals of computer graphics, 2-D CAD, and traditional drawing for conceptual design development and presentation. Focus is aimed at developing design development skills using CAD software and other digital tools and applications to analyze case studies projects. This course covers typical hardware and software issues related to CAD presentations.