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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
Representing Materials and Textures
Wood
Grain Patterns
Joints and Connections
Surface Treatments
Concrete
Surface Finishes
Formwork Impressions
Aggregate Textures
Masonry
Brick Patterns
Stone Textures
Mortar Joints
Metal
Reflectivity
Fasteners and Joints
Patina and Weathering
Glass and Reflective Surfaces
Transparency
Reflections and Glare
Mullion Patterns
Water
Surface Movement
Reflections
Transparency Effects
Fabric and Soft Materials
Draping and Folds
Texture Indication
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