Introduction to basic concepts and general trait of design. Abstraction and conceptualization. Relations and design operations. Development of mental, perceptual and manual skills to study and present design ideas.

Communication, visualization and representation techniques in different mediums. Architectural representation methods, tools and techniques, expression methods of design ideas, architectural elements and formal attributes. Orthographic projection, free-hand drawing, architectural photography, communication models in the digital medium.

This courses is based on the past experience, current practice and some future aspiration regarding the course ARCH 121 Introduction to Architecture in TEDU Department of Architecture and is intended to be used for the purposes of similar courses.