Developing Your Architectural Skills -4

Hatice Coban
2 min readJun 20, 2023

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A Guide for College Students

https://medium.com/@hatice.coban48/developing-your-architectural-skills-3-1303662ad294 In the previous article, I mentioned the first essential that helps to develop your architectural skills. The first one is Understanding Design Principles. The second one is Learning Essential Software.

The third one is Improving Hand Drawing Skills. Hand drawing is an essential skill for architecture students, allowing them to effectively communicate their ideas and concepts. Here are some tips for improving your hand drawing-skills:

  1. Practice regularly: Consistent practice is essential for developing your hand drawing skills. Set aside time each day or week to practice drawing, even just a few minutes.
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2. Use different mediums: Experiment with other drawing materials, such as pencils, pens, charcoal, and markers, to see which works best. Each medium has its unique characteristics and can be used to create different effects.

3. Focus on proportion and perspective: Understanding proportion and perspective is critical for accurate drawings. Take the time to learn and practice these skills, as they will form the foundation of your drawing abilities.

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4. Study different styles: Look at varying styles of architecture and drawing, and study how they use line, form, and texture to create visual interest. This can help you develop your own style and approach to drawing.

5. Get feedback: Share your drawings with peers and instructors to get feedback and suggestions for improvement. Constructive criticism can help you identify areas where you need to improve and provide motivation to continue practicing.

6. Incorporate digital tools: While hand drawing is essential, incorporating digital tools like a tablet and stylus can help you refine your drawings and create more detailed designs.

By developing your hand drawing skills, you can effectively communicate your design ideas and create beautiful, accurate drawings that showcase your creativity and vision.

In the next chapter, we will continue to explain the rest of the essential steps that help to enhance your architectural skills.

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