The course aims to introduce the basic concepts and general traits of design through design exercises at various scales and complexities. It intends to develop a sense of abstraction, to study the relations between elements through various design operations, and to present such studies using proper mediums of design communication.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Discover basic form properties such as geometry, size, color, proportion, and scale,
2. Relate principles of abstraction to design,
3. Identify principles of thematic composition and types of formal relations to achieve order and unity in design,
4. Use design concepts and notions to articulate design processes,
5. Communicate design ideas and solutions.