ARCH 010AARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

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Corequisite: ARCH 012A. Recommended Preparation: Enrollment in or completion of ARCH 011. 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. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grade Mode: L, A