Course Code & Number
ARCH 101
Course Title
Basics of Design
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+8+0) 6 TEDU Credits, 10 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
First Year
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Introduction to basic concepts and general trait of design. Abstraction and conceptualization. Relations and design operations. Development of mental, perceptual and manual skills to study and present design ideas.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. work with basic form properties, analyse, test and differentiate qualities like geometry, size, color, proportions and scale
2. understand abstraction in design
3. test design thinking and process, analyse and synthesize design concepts and acquire general organization skills
4. apply theoretical and practical knowledge to praxis through various studio exercises
5. understand thematic composition and concepts between design elements and the whole in
achieving order and unity
6. develop personal dexterity to communicate ideas, perspectives and solutions