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1. Introduction to Drawing as a Design Tool
2. Foundational Skills and Materials
3. Principles of Composition and Spatial Representation
4. Understanding and Constructing Perspective
5. Orthographic Projections in Architecture
6. Paraline and Axonometric Drawings
7. Sketching the Built Environment
8. Representing Materials and Textures
9. Drawing Landscape and Entourage
10. Light, Shadow, and Shade
11. The Drawing Process for Design Development
12. Presentation and Refined Drawing Techniques
  1. Architecture and Design
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Sketching and Drawing for Architecture and Design

1. Introduction to Drawing as a Design Tool
2. Foundational Skills and Materials
3. Principles of Composition and Spatial Representation
4. Understanding and Constructing Perspective
5. Orthographic Projections in Architecture
6. Paraline and Axonometric Drawings
7. Sketching the Built Environment
8. Representing Materials and Textures
9. Drawing Landscape and Entourage
10. Light, Shadow, and Shade
11. The Drawing Process for Design Development
12. Presentation and Refined Drawing Techniques
  1. Paraline and Axonometric Drawings
    1. Introduction to Paraline Projections
      1. Differences from Perspective
        1. Uses in Design Communication
          1. Advantages and Limitations
          2. Axonometric Projections
            1. Isometric Drawing
              1. 30/30 Degree Construction
                1. Constructing Grids
                  1. Drawing Volumes
                  2. Dimetric Drawing
                    1. Angle and Scale Differences
                      1. Custom Orientations
                      2. Trimetric Drawing
                        1. Custom Angles
                          1. Complex Forms
                        2. Oblique Projections
                          1. Plan Oblique
                            1. Projecting Plan Features
                              1. Vertical Extrusion
                              2. Elevation Oblique
                                1. Projecting Elevation Features
                                  1. Depth Indication
                                2. Exploded Axonometric Views
                                  1. Separating Components
                                    1. Layering for Clarity
                                      1. Assembly Sequences

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