AR8113 BASIC DESIGN L T P/S C

0 0 12 6
OBJECTIVES:
To understand the elements and principles of Basic Design as the building blocks of
creative design through exercises that will develop originality, expression, skill and
creative thinking.
To involve students in a number of exercises to understand the grammar of Design and
Visual composition.
To enable the understanding of 3D Composition by involving students in a number of
exercises which will help generation of a form from a two dimensional / abstract idea.
To understand architecture as a craft, of making and of putting together.
To sensitize students to materials both planar and plastics and Processes involved in
working with them.
To draw inspiration and clues from nature.
To introduce Drawing as an analytical tool.
To introduce students to History of Design and craft.
CONTENT:
Introduction to Spatial Design, Form and Structures through Basic Design – Elements of
Design: Properties, qualities and characteristics of point, line, direction shape, form, colour
and texture – Principles of Design: Scale, Proportion, Balance, Harmony, Rhythm and
Contrast. – Concepts of Visual perception – Material and processes.
The course shall be conducted by giving a number of exercises in the form of Design studios,
Seminars and Creative workshops that are aimed at teaching the following:
Elements and Principles of Visual Composition and Pattern making.
Exploring Colour theories and their application in a Visual composition.
Study of texture and schemes of texture both applied and stimulated and their
application.
Material and Form / Structures – Nature based enquiry into form both Linear and Planar,
fluid and plastic forms using simple material like Mount Board, metal foil, box boards,
wire string, thermocol, clay, plaster of Paris etc.
Study of Solids and voids to evolve sculptural forms and spaces using specific process
oriented methods like casting, mouldings etc.,
Analytical appraisal of an iconic Design like a rietvelt chair, Eames chair etc., for form,
function, visual characteristics, ergonomics etc. /evolution of a craft.
Analytical appraisal of building form in terms of visual character, form and function, play
of light and shade, solids and voids, colors and texture.
TOTAL: 180 PERIODS
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OUTCOMES:
An understanding of the qualities of different elements as well as their composite fusions.
An ability to engage and combine the elements of design in spontaneous as well as
intentional ways in order to create desired qualities and effects.
Development of required skills – observation / analysis / abstractions / interpretation /
representations / expressions through models and drawings.
Understanding by making.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Owen Cappleman & Michael Jack Jordon, Foundations in Architecture: An
Annotated Anthology of Beginning Design Project, Van Nostrand Reinhold New
York, 1993.
2. Charles Wallschlacgerm & Cynthia Busic-Snyder, Basic Visual Concepts and
Principles for Artists, Architects and Designers, McGraw Hill, New York 1992.
REFERENCES:
1. V.S.Pramar, Design fundamentals in Architecture, Somaiya Publications Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 1973.
2. Francis D. K. Ching - Architecture - Form Space and Order Van Nostrand Reinhold
Co., (Canada), 1979.
3. Elda Fezei, Henry Moore, Hamlyn, London, New York, Sydney, Toronto, 1972.
4. C. Lawrence Bunchy - Acrylic for Sculpture and Design, 450, West 33rd Street,
New York, N.Y. 10001, 1972.
5. Exner. V, Pressel. D, Basics Spatial Design, Birkhanser, 2009.

AR8112 ART STUDIO L T P/S C

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OBJECTIVES:
To develop presentation skills, visual expression and representation, imaginative
thinking and creativity through a hands on working with various mediums and materials.
To familiarize the students with the various mediums and techniques of art through
which artistic expression can be achieved
To involve students in a series of exercises which will look at graphic and abstract
representations of art
To sensitize students to the grammar of visual perception by involving them in a series
of free hand exercises to understand form, proportion, scale, figure ground etc.,
UNIT I BASICS OF DRAWING 15
Introduction to Drawing through various period of History - Seeing (Observation / Proposition /
Scale / Texture through study of still life and natural objects), Visualizing (Memory Drawing /
Exploratory Drawing), Expressing (Qualities of Lines / Drawing tools and Quality of Expressions
– Pen, Pencil, Charcoal, Marker) – Abstraction and communication (Sketching and Free hand
perspective Drawing)
UNIT II DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION 15
The processes of seeing, Imagining and Representing - Observations on Line and Shape -
Observation on Tone and Texture - Observations on Form and Structure - Observations on
Space and Depth - Sketching Exercises related to the contents specified above.
UNIT III GRAPHIC DESIGN 15
Introduction to history of Graphic Design – Visual perception theory (Gestalts) – Principle of
Compositions – Colour Theory – Type Design and Typography (Layouts / Format / Calligraphy)
– Environmental Graphics (Signage / Logo / enhancing the built environment) – Exercises in
environmental graphic design, color and composition
UNIT IV PAINTING 15
Introduction to Art / Artists’ / Movements and Styles before and after industrial revolution and its
implication on design and architecture – Mediums, Techniques and Tools (Water colours /
Posters / Acrylic / Inks / Brushes / Knives / Mixed Media) - Exercises using various techniques
and mediums
UNIT V CULTURE - CRAFT - TECHNOLOGY 30
Understanding Culture and Craft – Understanding Craft and Technology – Material exploration
(Wood / Metal / Clay / Printing) - to be Explored as Workshop Modules - Print Making / Wood
Carving / Clay Sculpting / Casting / Sheet Metal etc.,
TOTAL: 90 PERIODS
OUTCOMES
The students are exposed to various mediums, techniques and tools.
The students gain mastery in sketching, visualizing and expression through manual
drawing.
Sensitized to culture, craft and context.
Skill Development in Handling Materials and in Making Products.
REQUIRED READINGS
1. Webb, Frank, “The Artist guide to Composition”, David & Charles, U.K., 1994.
2. Ching Francis, “Drawing a Creative Process”, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1990.
3. Alan Swann, “Graphic Design School”, Harper Collins, 1991.
4. Envisioning Architecture – an analysis of drawing , Iain Fraser & Rod Henmi, 1991
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REFERENCES
1. Moivahuntly, “The artist drawing book”, David & Charles, U.K., 1994.
2. Arundell (Jan) Exploring sculpture, Mills and Boon, London/Charles, T. Brand Ford
Company, U.S.A.
3. The art of drawing trees, heads, colours, mixing, drawing, landscape and painting, water
colour oil colour, etc. – The Grumbacher Library Books, New York, 1996.
4. Caldwell peter, “Pen and Ink Sketching”, B.T. Bats ford Ltd., London, 1995.

AR8214 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I L T P/S C

0 0 12 6
OBJECTIVES:
To enable the conceptualization of form, space and structure through creative thinking
and to initiate architectural design process deriving from first principles.
To involve students in a design project(s) that will involve simple space planning and the
understanding of the functional aspects of good design.
To involve students in a small scale building project(s) which will sensitize them to
intelligent planning that is responsive to the environmental context.
To involve students in building case study by choosing appropriate examples to enable
them to formulate and concretize their concepts and architectural program.
To engage in discussion and analytical thinking by the conduct of seminars/ workshops.
To enable the presentation of concepts through various modes and techniques that will
move constantly between 2D representation and 3D modeling.
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CONTENT:
Scale and Complexity: projects involving small span, single space, single use spaces with
simple movement, predominantly horizontal, as well as simple function public buildings of
small scale; passive energy.
Areas of focus/ concern:
• Architectural form and space.
• Aesthetic and psychological experience of form and space in terms of scale, colour, light,
texture, etc.
• Function and need: user requirements, anthropometrics, space standards, circulation.
• Image and symbolism.
Typology/ project: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, shop, exhibition pavilion, children’s
environment, snack bar, residence, petrol bunk, fire station.
TOTAL: 180 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
The students shall understand the basic functional aspect of designing simple building
type and its relevant spatial organization.
The students shall be learn to reciprocate and sensitize the design/concept to the
environment and the design skill of the project.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Joseph De Chiara, Michael J Crosbie, Time Saver Standards for Building Types,
McGraw Hill Education; 4th edition, 2014..
2. Joseph De Chiara, Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik, Time Saver Standards for Interior
Design and Space Planning, McGraw Hill 2011.
3. Ernst Neuferts Architects Data, Blackwell 2012.
4. Ramsey et al, Architectural Graphic Standards, Wiley 2008.
REFERENCES:
1. Will Jones; Architects Sketch books; Thames & Hudson; 2011.
2. Sam F.Miller, Design Process: A Primer for Architectural and Interior Design, VNR;
1995.