Architectural Free Hand Sketching (Weekend)

During this weekend course you will be introduced to free hand sketching and drawing in a critical way. Using both buildings and interiors you will critically explore and understand spatial qualities through the use relevant drawing concerns such as horizon line, vanishing points, and construction lines.

Group discussions of students' drawings will be the starting point for exploring and explaining the visual vocabulary employed by the design profession and to allow deeper understanding of architecture and how architects and interior designers approach their designs.

Topics covered include:

• drawing the same subject using one-point
• two-point perspective
• axonometric
• diagrammatic sketches

Drawing exercises will explore how spaces connect, circulation, formal issues and function.

Who should take this course?

This an introductory course aimed at both begginners and those wanting to refresh their free hand drawing skills. Beginners should be able to pick up the basics quickly.

Entry requirements: None

Level: All levels

Testimonials

"It was well balanced and well presented, and the tutor was very skilled at working with individuals of wildly varying commitment and ability" - Charles M, Jan 2017

"I'm very happy I participated in this course and I honestly wish it could've lasted longer, I enjoyed it a lot. I'm sure I will make a use out of all the information I learnt, especially one and two point perspective exercises." - Jago S, Jan 2017

"Really enjoyable weekend drawing, very useful for a refresher in architectural free hand sketching as well as for beginners" - Max J F, June 2016

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older