Sketching and Drawing for Architecture and Design

  1. Principles of Composition and Spatial Representation
    1. Framing the View
      1. Cropping and Borders
        1. Choosing a Focal Area
          1. Format Selection
          2. Rule of Thirds
            1. Grid Application
              1. Placing Key Elements
                1. Breaking the Rule
                2. Balance and Symmetry
                  1. Symmetrical Balance
                    1. Asymmetrical Balance
                      1. Radial Balance
                      2. Rhythm and Repetition
                        1. Repeating Motifs
                          1. Visual Flow
                            1. Pattern Creation
                            2. Hierarchy and Focal Points
                              1. Emphasizing Key Elements
                                1. Guiding the Viewer's Eye
                                  1. Contrast and Emphasis
                                  2. Positive and Negative Space
                                    1. Figure-Ground Relationships
                                      1. Using Space for Emphasis
                                        1. Spatial Tension

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                                      2. Foundational Skills and Materials

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                                      4. Understanding and Constructing Perspective