Freehand Drawing

In the world of architecture, sketching isn’t just art. It’s a language. It is the fastest way to bridge the gap between an idea and a design. If you’ve been relying on rulers to feel “accurate” or erasers to feel “safe,” you’re holding your creativity back. This course is designed to break those habits and transform your hand into your most powerful design tool. We don’t just teach you how to draw; we teach you how to see. Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to refine your skills, this course transforms how you approach architectural graphics by hand.

This course begins by teaching you the fundamentals of drawing and sketching, showing you how to analyze and use basic shapes to draw anything you imagine. You will learn how these forms interact with light to create realistic highlights and shadows. From there, you’ll discover how to breathe life into your drawings and quick sketches by adding elements ranging from intricate details to larger features like trees and people. Finally, you will explore how to apply watercolors and markers to add depth and vibrancy to your work. All while mastering the art of freehand drawing without the use of a ruler or an eraser!

What Will I Learn?

• Understand the fundamentals of drawing and sketching
• Understanding shade and shadow
• Learn new lighting and hatching techniques
• Learn how to draw one and two point perspective drawings
• Learn how to add details and refine your drawings
• Understand different presentation styles

Target Audience

• This course is perfect for first-year architecture students or anyone preparing to enter architecture school who wants to build a strong foundation in freehand drawing and sketching.

Course instructor: Nadine Abdelkhalek

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