Visual Studies Primer - First Edition

The Visual Studies Primer is a publication funded by the architecture department at the University of Pennsylvania School of Design. It serves as a supplement to the Visual Studies core courses. The first edition of the Visual Studies Primer introduces the reader to five software programs that have become necessary tools in architectural design and drawing. The goal is not a run-of-the-mill instruction manual, but a carefully-selected set of tips and tricks that the reader can reference to advance their skills and help communicate their designs.