Design Like an Architect! Self Paced
In this 4-week, self-paced class, students will learn the basic skills to design a house and use architectural drawing techniques and model-building to communicate their designs.
Heather Korb, Architect
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(159)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each student will design their dream house or draw the house they live in. Drawing homework may take 1-2 hours per week. Model building may take longer depending on how detailed the student wishes to get.Class Experience
Beginner Level
For any young designer, learning the most basic skills of communicating ideas can open a world of possibilities. In this self-paced class we will learn the architectural means of communication through hand-drawing and model making. Students will learn how to visualize a building in terms of how to draw it in plan, elevation and section, which, working together, show a building in three dimensions. The project for the 4 weeks will be a set of architectural drawings- floor plans, elevations and sections. Students may choose to draw their own house, or design their dream house! At the end of the course, students may make a cardboard model of the house that they have drawn and designed. Each week, there will be video presentations and then a drawing assignment. Students can ask questions about how to draw elements specific to their design and I will provide hand sketches and explanations. Students are encouraged to submit photos of their drawings each week if they would like feedback from the teacher. At the end of the four weeks, students will be encouraged to post their final projects. My teaching style is extremely encouraging. I use positive, constructive feedback for every student, offering design ideas and inspiration whenever possible. I am available for support and guidance throughout the project.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to visualize and draw a house in three types/views of architectural drawings.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Designing Floor Plans
Introduction to the design project, how to plan out your project with a bubble diagram and how to draw floor plans. Lesson 2:
Designing Elevations
How to draw elevations to show what your house design looks like from the outside. Lesson 3:
Designing Sections
How to draw a section that shows the inside of your house. Lesson 4:
Model Building & Completing a Set of Drawings
Finalizing your drawings with a cover page and site plan. How to build a simple cardboard model of your design. Other Details
Supply List
Sharpened pencils, eraser, paper. Graph paper is helpful, but any paper will do. Colored pencils optional. Cardboard or cardstock, scissors, tape, and hot glue for model making.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
4.9
159reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
She/her
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Hello Outschoolers!
My name is Heather Korb and I've been teaching Architecture, Urban Planning and Map-making on Outschool for over 4 years!
I am a licensed architect in New York, I hold a Bachelor of Architecture from New York Institute of Technology, and a Master of Urban Planning from City College of New York. I have been working in the architecture field for over 15 years, and I co-founded an international architecture collective called Akasa Collective to develop ideas about collaborative architecture, conceptual housing designs and map-making with kids. I have taught architecture courses at the university level as well as many classes in our homeschool community over the years.
I offer Outschool classes related to architecture, map-making and urban planning to introduce kids to the exciting world of designing buildings, transforming cities, and building community.
My lecture/discussion classes introduce kids to new design concepts and ideas, and include a broad geographical spectrum and equal representation of architects. Critical thinking, problem solving and spacial perception are important skills that designers must develop, but I also emphasize compassion and respect for all people and care for the environment. Every person-kids too!- can have an impact in their community or even the world, often through good design.
In my classes, I give kids a safe space to express themselves. In many of my classes we will be making things: creating our own maps, technical & artistic drawings, and paper models. I strive to make each kid feel comfortable and empowered to share their work. I always remind kids that everyone's design will be different and there is no wrong way, in fact, so many right ways! I aim for the class to be an enjoyable challenge for each individual learner.
I homeschool my two sons, ages 14 and 10, and we love to travel near and far, using the world as our classroom. You may find us hiking, sketching and making maps, often with friends in the forests, wetlands and beaches of Long Island- our home, or wandering around New York City, our second home.
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Fun fact: I designed and built (with my husband and kids) our own tiny house on wheels!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$15
weekly4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 9-14
