Architectural Design I

Undergraduate

An introduction to the fundamental skills and critical concepts of visual perception and production common to all areas of 2-dimensional image-making. Basic principles of composition and design, light and pigment-based colour theory, as these apply to painting, photo-based processes, and print production. Their use and application will be explored within the contemporary art context. Class projects may involve interdisciplinarity between these media. Studio assignments are combined with related critical theory, historical practice and current strategies. The lab is intended to introduce students to design concept of form, space, composition, in two and three dimensions, and how they relate to human experiences. Students are introduced to the principles of design and the design process as a foundation for architectural design. (6 lecture hours and 6 laboratory hours per week.) (6.0 credit course) (Credit will not be granted for VSAR-1060 if taken subsequently to VABE-1100.) (Restricted to students in the Visual Arts and the Built Environment program and the Civil Engineering with Architecture option program.) (This is an experiential learning course). VABE-1160/ARCH-1160. Computer Graphics An introduction to computer graphics. This course utilizes Autodesk's AutoCAD and Revit on IBM compatible hardware. The course stresses three-dimensional digital modeling as a primary method of communication and design and includes elements of computer visualization techniques. Students acquire hands-on experience through a series of laboratory exercises and individual projects. (Taken at the University of Detroit Mercy.) VABE-1190/ARCH1190. Introduction to Architecture I An Introduction to Architecture is offered to first year VABE students to create awareness of the profession of architecture. The course looks at the history of the profession; how architecture is practiced; how the profession is changing; current issues with the architectural profession; and ethical concerns facing a practitioner today. The course gives students a broad based background into architecture before they have an opportunity to be engaged in practice. (Taken at the University of Detroit Mercy.) (Open to VABE students only.). (This is an experiential learning course).