Emphasis is placed on design as a creative, conceptually driven, iterative process.
Attention is given to theories of context, unity, order, proportion, shape, balance, form, and space as they apply to abstract composition. Expression of ideas and values present in physical form are explored through observation, analysis, transformation, and synthesis. Students develop and document projects using a variety of means, including model making, sketching, mechanical drawing, and photography. Project craft and execution are stressed. Course includes research and analysis of a variety of architectural theories as they relate to design issues.