Syllabus for Introduction to Architecture

Course Objectives:
- To become familiar with some architectural vocabulary
- To become familiar with 8 periods of architecture from Classical to postmodernism
- To learn the basics of design and drawing/modeling  techniques
- To be challenged to think and work “outside the box” in 2-D and 3-D formats
- To create a strong architecture portfolio

Short Preliminary Assignment:

Lesson 1:
Introduction
Ancient/Classical Architecture
Assignment of projects/homework

Lesson 2:
Byzantine Architecture
Assignment of Projects/homework

Lesson 3:
Gothic Architecture
Assignment of Projects/homework

Lesson 4:
Renaissance Architecture
Assignment of Projects/homework

Lesson 5:
Baroque Architecture
Assignment of Projects/homework

Lesson 6:
18th Century Architecture
Assignment of Projects/homework

Lesson 7:
Modern Architecture
The Final Project Assigned
Assignment of Projects/homework
Great week to email your instructor all of your questions!!

Lesson 8:
Post-Modern Architecture
Assignment of Projects/homework
Continue working on your final project

Lesson 9:
The Architecture Timeline
Continue working on your final project
Great week to email your instructor all of your questions!!

Lesson 10:
Final project is due.