ARC 4319 Design Analysis (3)

Survey Of The Relationship Between The Design Disciplines (specifically, Design In Architecture) And General Science, Planning, Art, And Other Human Modes Of Knowing And Interacting With Reality. The Course Aims At Increasing Student Understanding Of The Concepts Of Design, Planning, Creativity, Science, Art, Philosophy, And Their Role And Relationship To Architectural Design. Conceptual Frames Of Reference For The Discussion Of The Essence, Concerns, Aims, Methods, And uisite Knowledge And Skills Needed For Designing. Rationality Vs. Intuition, Objectivity Vs. Subjective Judgment, And Objectification In Design Are Discussed. Methods And Techniques For Improving Skills Of Problem Analysis And Problem-solving, Creativity, Critical Thinking And Judgment, Evaluation, Communication About Design Problems, Information-gathering And Analysis, Dealing With Design Difficulties, And Negotiation And Conflict Resolution.
Prerequisite: Upper-dIVision Standing.