Become a Architecture Designer
Our Architecture Design Program
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Architecture Design Course Syllabus (AutoCAD + SketchUp + Revit + Lumion + Photoshop)
Course Overview
This 8-month online Architecture Design course is crafted for aspiring architects, interior designers, and visualizers. Students will master industry-standard tools like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, and Photoshop to learn architectural drafting, 3D modeling, visualization, and presentation techniques. The course blends technical skills with creative design thinking, preparing students for professional practice and portfolio development.
Basic Level (Months 1–2): Drafting, Design Basics & 2D Planning
- INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DRAFTING (Week 1–2)
– Basics of architectural drawing and space planning
– AutoCAD interface, tools, and project setup - 2D DRAFTING – AUTOCAD (Week 3–5)
– Floor plans, elevations, sections
– Layers, dimensions, hatching, and printing - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN & SPACE LAYOUTS (Week 6–7)
– Residential/commercial layout planning
– Area analysis, zoning basics - PRESENTATION BOARDS – PHOTOSHOP (Week 8)
– Graphic composition, material boards
– Creating architectural mood boards and layout sheets.
Intermediate Level (Months 3–5): 3D Modeling, BIM & Design Development
- 3D MODELING – SKETCHUP (Week 9–11)
– Massing models and conceptual forms
– Modeling interiors, furniture, site plans - BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING – REVIT (Week 12–13)
– BIM workflow and parametric modeling
– Modeling walls, roofs, windows, and stairs - STRUCTURAL & DETAIL DRAWINGS (Week 14–15)
– Sections, construction details, annotations
– Scheduling and documentation in Revit - DESIGN ANALYSIS & PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES (Week 16–17)
– Climate response, lighting, materials
– Diagramming for design explanation - SITE & LANDSCAPE MODELING (Week 18–20)
– Topography tools, terrain editing
– Integrating green spaces, paths, and vegetation
Advanced Level (Months 6–8): Rendering, Walkthroughs & Final Project
- PHOTOREALISTIC RENDERING – LUMION (Week 21–22)
– Material setup, lighting, and environment
– Exterior and interior renders - ANIMATED WALKTHROUGHS & CAMERA PATHS (Week 23–24)
– Creating dynamic architectural flythroughs
– Syncing music and render optimization - PORTFOLIO DESIGN – PHOTOSHOP + INDESIGN (Week 25–26)
– Layouts for academic/professional portfolios
– Branding, consistency, and storytelling - FINAL DESIGN PROJECT – ARCHITECTURE STUDIO (Week 27–32)
– Develop a residential or mixed-use design from concept to render
– Final presentations, critiques, and portfolio curation
Final Deliverables
- 2D Working Drawing Set (Plans, Elevations, Sections)
- 3D Model with Site & Interior Design
- 4–6 High-Quality Rendered Views
- 1 Animated Walkthrough Video
- Professional Architecture Portfolio
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