Architectural Drawing Short Course

Course overview

Are you planning to study spatial and architectural designs whilst refreshing your drawing techniques? This course will help you to build your confidence and your ability to visualise and draw space by applying sketching techniques to an individually developed project. The project will take you through the entire architectural design process, from concept design to final presentation, including techniques such as architectural sketching, technical drawing, and material experimentation.


Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone interested in developing architectural drawing skills, regardless of prior experience. Beginners are welcome, as are those looking to expand existing knowledge.

Key information
Topics covered

Site observational sketching skills
Conventions of technical scaled architectural drawings
Basics of perspective and axonometric drawings
Use of fundamental freehand drawings during design development
Use of materiality to inform the design process in different scales
Use of concept models and working models as important part of the design development process

Learning outcomes

Build your confidence and ability to visualise and draw space by applying sketching techniques to an individually developed project
Digital badge and certificate of attendance.

Materials

Sketchbook or notebook (A4 or A3 are ideal sizes)
Sketching pencils, a set of at least 3 (HB, B, H)
Tape measure
Items required for the latter half of the course:

Adjustable set square (20 cm minimum)
A4 size isometric graph paper pad