Course Details

1. Utilize a range of experimentation skills and understanding of the design process
2. Apply an understanding of the physical, functional and aesthetic relationship of space
3. Demonstrate necessary technical skills for visual communication
4. Illustrate knowledge of balance, composition through experimentation of form
5. Employ the appropriate methodology to gain theoretical knowledge to support conceptual design

Introduction to the understanding of a space in relation to interior design: Furthermore it promotes the need of interior in living environments, in order to create and invent design solutions, which can be applied in real life.

Research Methodology: Introduction to the importance and usefulness of well-founded research, methodology and the application of theoretical knowledge into practice.

Experimentation with design elements in two-dimensional drawings: line, texture, colour, light. Three-dimensional model for visualizing the form, shape, volume and space. Understand basic design research methods such as sketching, printing, drawing, collage and printmaking. 

Presentation Skills: Development of presentation skills in order to orally communicate ideas and research findings. Participation in group discussions and debates surrounding various view points of chosen designers and architects.

Translating 2D ideas into 3D spaces through model making exercises: Giving great attention to model making techniques and great attention to photographic techniques when introduced to concept, scale and manipulation through model photography 

Final Presentation: Students participate in final presentations where ideas are discussed from the initial research stage, through to concepts and final design outcomes.

• The Architectural Drawing Course: Understand the principles and master the practices, Mo Zell, Thames & Hudson (2008)

• Visual contemporary references in the form of magazines are required: Domus, Wallpaper, Ottagono, Mark, Icon, Frame, Interni, Damn
• References should also include websites with suggestions of: www.worldarchitecturenews.com, www.designboom.com, www.arcspace.com
• Visual contemporary references in the form of online magazines www.dezeen.com, www.yatzer.com, www.dexigner.com, www.mocoloco.com
• Notes and references from: Technical Drawing, 2nd, 3rd year of Lyceum, Ministry of Education and Culture, Cyprus (2008), Architectural Drawing, 3rd year of Lyceum, Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, Greece (2006)
• Architecture Now! Volumes 1 – 6, Philip Jodidio, Tashen (2002-2009)
• 100 Contemporary Architects, Philip Jodidio, Tashen (2008)
• The empty space, Brook Peter, Macgibbon & Kee (1968)
• Architecture today, Rizzoli Publications, james steele, (1997)
• Building a new millennium, Philip Jodidio, Tashen (1999)

The taught part of the course is delivered by means of illustrated lectures conducted with the help of computer presentations.

Lectures are supplemented with extended project briefings, practical workshops, exercises, group critiques and individual tutorials.

During student centred practical work, students are encouraged to develop personal research, realization and manipulation in project work.