DESIGN AS A CONVERSATION WITH LINES: ‘SKETCHING AND FREE-HAND’ COURSE EXPERIENCES

Abstract

This study deals with the drawing experiences of second-year students in LandscapeArchitectureSchool and the process of teaching them the art of sketching. Sketching is defined as a way of visualizing a mental idea, which affords the designer a means to communicate with him/herself.  Improving sketching abilities of student designers is, therefore, a fundamental part of design education. However, research focused on this process in Landscape Architecture education is not common and information on approaches to teaching sketching is fragmentary. This study aims to share the sketching experiences of landscape architecture students. 

Keywords

• Sketching,Landscape Architecture,Design Education,Visual Thinking,Thinking by Drawing

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