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ARCH 173 - Live Urban Sketch


2 units
1 hour lecture/3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: Architecture 170, Architecture 171, Architecture 172
Credit, degree applicable
Tranfer CSU

This sketch course will teach students the process of “drawing what you see” in the natural and built environments. Centered around live sketching in a urban centers as well as local neighborhood settings, students will learn to translate a live scene into a sketch that draws in the viewer.  The course accommodates varying drawing abilities and encourages individualized stylistic approaches.  Students will demonstrate how to observe, compose, and simplify a complex scene while creating a visual focus and defining the mood for a particular setting.



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