Design Fundamentals

This course explores two fundamental topics that are the essential ground work needed in order to understand the mechanics of how creative thinkers accommodate the human within designed spaces. Students will learn the verbal, as well as the visual languages that comprise the principles and elements of design. In-class discovery sessions will unravel the complexities of harmony, rhythm, line and volume to name only a few of riveting topics covered. Additionally, students will explore the complex concepts that make up critical human factors within the designed human environment. This will be accomplished through lectures, worksheets and projects. Design Fundamentals will afford students the opportunity to demonstrate their growing knowledge through assessment, research and discussion.