ARC 216 - Design Theory

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to explore design based on movements in architecture and the theories that form the basis of architectural design, as defined by history, from antiquity to those of contemporary designers. The course exposes students to design problems and guides them through understanding architectural compositions and problem solving processes. Students analyze architecture and use this understanding to synthesize design solutions. Through the creative process, students begin the development of problem solving strategies associated with architectural design and implement them into a series of design projects.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): ARC 104 (ARC 104 may be taken as a corequisite if necessary, however students are strongly encouraged to complete ARC 104 prior to beginning ARC 216)