_Drawing skills, the ability to express oneself graphically and the use of graphic resources are fundamental to this subject. It is
_A well-developed spatial vision ability and advanced knowledge of the dihedral system are essential.
_Knowledge of artistic theories, especially contemporary art, of philosophy and science, and essentially of modern and contemporary architecture, is required, so it is recommended to review everything learnt in the subject Introduction to Architecture.
_Reflections on personal interests, ranging from artistic interests, including visual arts, film, literature, poetry, music and sport, will be helpful.
_An active attitude, perseverance, intellectual curiosity, a talent for observation and reflection, the ability to develop creative and analogical thinking, sensitivity (openness to experience and capacity for emotion) and a passion for architecture are required.
_Manual dexterity and the capacity for abstraction must be cultivated by students in order to work with models as a mechanism for ideation.

IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO ENROL IN THE FOLLOWING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SUBJECTS WITHOUT HAVING PASSED ARCHITECTURAL DESING 1.