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Design Fundamentals: Studio 1 - BENV1101
Built Environment

 
Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
 
 
School:  Architecture Program
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.fbe.unsw.edu.au/degrees/BArch/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 7
 
 
Equivalent: ARCH6101, INTA2101
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduction to design as fundamental to coherent thought and action in your discipline. Exploration of the influences on design thinking and practice, including the philosophical, historical, social and environmental precedent studies. Critical thinking and expression in different forms. Studio projects and assignments to develop skills and understanding of design elements and principles. Introduction to a basic vocabulary of representation techniques used by designers to facilitate the development and communication of design ideas including: colour, freehand drawing, sketching, painting, construction, mixed media, desktop publishing, photomontage techniques, technical drawing and drafting.

Note: BArch and BScArch students must take this course concurrently with ARCH1121, BENV1141 and ARCH1171.

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