Course List
| Term | Fall 2010 |
| Class | ARCH 316 |
| Class Title | Design Fundamentals I |
| Description | This course introduces the beginning student in architecture to a working understanding of the factors and issues that underlie the translation of human needs and purposes into significant architectural form. Course objectives are: 1. To establish a base of design concepts and knowledge with an introduction to references and ideas to foster independent inquiry. 2. To develop skills in environmental analysis, concept formation, and certain aspects of design. 3. To familiarize students with images of architecture and design drawn from various times and cultures. Specific topics include the basic elements, attributes, and organizational principles of architectural form and their relationship to design intention. Related topics include framework for design, design methods, site analysis and design, human factors, and environmental factors. |
| Prereq | junior standing |
| Crosslist | none |
| Required | Yes |
| Elective | No |
| Selective | No |
| Meets |
T, TH 9:30-10:30am 2104 A&AB W 11:00-2:00pm rooms tbd Students will be placed in a section at the beginning of the term. Please do not schedule any other classes from 11:00-2:00pm on Wednesdays |
| Credits | 3 |
| Faculty | Craig Borum |
| Syllabus | not available |
