Architectural Education Development

The Department of Architecture at Tishk International University conducted a specialized workshop titled “Evaluating Your Visual Thinking Ability” on October 22, 2025. This academic activity was designed to assess and develop students’ visual thinking skills, emphasizing how visual perception influences creativity and design development in architectural practice.

Workshop Leadership

Instructional Team

  • Ms. Maha Al-Qemaqchi, Lecturer

  • Ms. Dali Ali, Lecturer

Workshop Focus

The session concentrated on:

  • Visual thinking skills evaluation and development

  • Visual perception impact on creative processes

  • Design development enhancement through visual analysis

  • Architectural education foundations in visual literacy

  • Theory-practice integration through visual understanding

Participant Engagement

The event featured:

  • Active participation from staff and multiple student levels

  • Interactive discussions on visual thinking principles

  • Visual exercises for skill assessment and development

  • Practical evaluations of visual perception abilities

  • Cross-stage academic collaboration and learning

Educational Value

The workshop emphasized visual thinking as:

  • Crucial component of architectural learning

  • Bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application

  • Enhancement tool for observation and analysis skills

  • Innovation catalyst in design processes

  • Professional competency in architectural practice

Institutional Commitment

This workshop reflects the Department of Architecture’s dedication to:

  • Creativity promotion among students and staff

  • Critical thinking development through specialized activities

  • Professional growth support for academic community

  • Educational excellence in architectural training

  • Skill enhancement beyond standard curriculum

The successful workshop demonstrated the department’s ongoing commitment to fostering comprehensive architectural education that balances technical skills with essential cognitive abilities like visual thinking and creative analysis.

Keywords: Visual Thinking, Architectural Education, Design Development, Creativity Workshop, Visual Perception, Skill Evaluation, Professional Development, Architectural Training, Design Innovation