Schematic Design

Category A: Design and Construction Documents
Minimum Hours Required: 120

Definition
Schematic design is the development of graphic and written conceptual design solutions to the program for the owner/client’s approval.

Core Competencies
At the completion of your internship, you should be able to:

• develop alternative solutions to a specific program
• document and present your solutions to an owner/client for selection and approval

See the IDP Guidelines for skill and application activities.