Design Studio I

Syllabus

1. Introduction (8 hours)
   1. Design elements: the fundamental components points, line and plane used in visual arts and design (point, line)
   2. Forms: two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes forming a composition (plane, solid, inter-relations between points, lines, planes and solids)
2. Design Principles of Composition (8 hours)
   1. Principles of composition: axis, symmetry, hierarchy, datum, repetition, transformation
   2. Salient features of composition: unity and balance, scale and proportion, mass and void
3. Spatial Understanding of Architectural Components (8 hours)
   1. Measured drawing
   2. Form development
   3. Design development
   4. Model making
4. Project (6 hours)
   1. Final project "Architectural Elements Exploration" to familiarize with fundamental architectural elements and design principles
   2. Outcome: foundational understanding of architectural elements, principles of composition, and effective presentation skills

Practicals

1. Simple sketches exploring the concept of a point with variations in size, spacing, and arrangement
2. Lines and their expressions, playing with different line types, lengths, and orientations
3. Exploring planes through creation of simple 2D shapes with variations in size, orientation, and arrangement
4. Exploring three-dimensional space by creating basic solid forms and experimenting with light and shadow
5. Composite composition of the learned elements showing relationships between points, lines, planes, and solids
6. Principles of composition and their salient features
7. Measured drawing of a simple existing space with accurate dimensions, proportions, and details
8. Analysis of the measured drawings and identification of key spatial elements
9. Experimentation with different geometric forms and layouts inspired by the existing space
10. Analysis of the historical and cultural significance of a chosen architectural element
11. Sketching and model making of different designs of the chosen architectural element
12. Presentation of sketches, drawing details and analysis with models