Q&A: Is it necessary to have good drawing skills for studying architecture?

by baldheretic

Question by Science Geek: Is it necessary to have good drawing skills for studying architecture?

I just completed my A'levels with 3As in Pure math, Chemistry and Physics. Now I am hoping to study architecture in university. I just sat for an admission test. For getting into the architecture department, I had to also sit for a drawing test. I am not very good at drawing. I can draw inanimate objects but when it comes to drawing humans, natural sceneries or any artistic stuff, I am totally a failure. So, can anyone tell whether it is possible to study architecture with little drawing skills?




Best answer:

Answer by Johnny English
You need a certain artistic flair for coming up with designs. However, as long as you are neat and precise, you shouldn't have a problem with technical drawings. As the name implies, it is technical and thus does not require that much artistic talent. The drawings are often made up of many straight lines so you can use rulers and other equipment for drawings. You will mainly be drawing structures, not humans or natural sceneries. Btw I also want to take architecture in university :)
I'm taking my a levels next year

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