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Discipline: Architecture Degree: AS - Architectural Technology - Tech Concentration - S0201
Course Name Course Number Objectives
Advanced Digital Design, Illustration and Animation ARCH 222
  • Students will set camera-specific views of the virtual model or scene
  • Students will be able to create animated walk-through and fly-through "movies" of building interior and exteriors.
  • Students will be able to use rendering/animation software for architectural (and interior)3-D model making
Architectural CAD and BIM ARCH 147
  • Students will be able to use architectural software for building virtual models for design and Design Development drawings.
  • Student will be able to create and make use of "families" in their 3d model
  • Students will successfully plot 2D and 3D projections of virtual building model according to industry standards.
Architectural CAD Working Drawings ARCH 247
  • Students will be able to use common and specialized architectural software to create refined 3-D computer-simulated models.
  • Students will be able to create design development and working drawing sets reflecting refined job skills in current architectural CAD software.
  • Students will be able to use common and architectural software for detailed 3-D computer-simulated models (both interior and exterior).
  • Students will create design development and working drawing sets reflecting refined job skills in architectural CAD.
Architectural Drawings and Fabrications ARCH 146
  • Students will apply quality control procedures to produce architectural working drawings
  • Students will apply appropriate architectural standards to produce construction drawings.
  • Students will review and pass safety quiz to safely use the tools and equipment in teh shop environment
  • students will be able to design simple object using CAD and use the file to fabricate the drawn objects with digital tools
  • Students will be able to produce a simple set of working drawings of a light-frame building of "Type V" construction suitable for building department "Plan-check" submittal.
Architectural Materials and Specifications ARCH 142
  • Students will be able to measure, cut and nail lumber of various length to frame a floor joist system
  • Students will be able to identify the primary CSI divisions by name and correlated number
  • Students will identify key elements of contract documents
  • Students will be able to describe the relationship of the various construction trades in their application of construction specifications.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic materials and methods of construction
  • Students will construct both full- and scale-models of construction assemblies.
Architectural Presentations ARCH 122
  • Students will incorporate invisible grid form layout in a presentation board,
  • Students will prepare architectural presentations utilizing multi-part views and physical models
  • Students will be able to have basic knowledge of Adobe Software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create a presentation boards
Architectural Rendering and Illustration ARCH 221
  • Students will prepare perspective illustrations as they relate to the architectural and interior design professions.
  • Students will be able to solve graphic design problems in shade, shadow, and view composition
Architectural Work Experience ARCH 290
  • Students will learn punctuality, effective communication, time management, and team collaboration.
  • Students will demonstrate competency using skills developed in the ARCH and ECT programs by developing and completing a project according to industry partner and/ or faculty advisor.
Building and Zoning Codes ARCH 145
  • Students will be able to determine the applicable current building and zoning code titles/editions for any given location.
  • Students will be able to follow typical government procedures in obtaining zoning approval and building permits of simulated building project.
  • students will be able to determine occupancy type and occupant load requirements for a specific building design
  • Students will be able to use basic zoning and building code requirements with other design criteria in non-complex architectural design and construction documents.
CADD and Digital Design Media Level I ARCH 121
  • Students will be able to utilize common software for word processing for basic report/specification writing.
  • Students will be able to assign different line types and line weight to specific drawing types.
  • Student will be able to import images of human figures into Rhino3D software, and scale the height of the person in that image to an actual feet and inches height.
  • Students will produce architectural or engineering CADD drawings to the appropriate scale using industry standard conventions
Design Drawing and Communication ARCH 141
  • Students will execute orthographic and 3D drawing projections
  • Students will be able to perform the various drawing standards and conventions used in architecture.
  • Students will use basic architectural nomenclature related to the design of structures.
  • Students will be able to perform the various drawing standards and conventions used in architecture
Design I - Elements of Design ARCH 101
  • Visit and synthesize actual site, program and concept to produce small buildings for a specific location.
  • Students will complete three-dimensional drawings and physical models.
  • Students will apply subtractive process as a design methodology
  • Students will be able to apply graphic principles/standards and conventions used in 2D/3D architectural design.
  • Students will be able to use design tools and equipment of the profession.
  • Upon completion of this course, 70% of students will pass a test with a grade of C or better.
Design II - Architectural Design ARCH 102
  • Students will be able to apply the design process to create small building design(s).
  • Students will develop a repetitive tensile structure that achieves a static stability, using light thread and small wood sticks.
  • Students will re-contour a hillside creating flat buildable areas using the cut and fill method
  • students will study the composition of planar elements to create architectural space
  • Students will apply their knowledge of selected case study project to analyze and understand precedence to their design
Design IV - Advanced Project ARCH 202
  • Students will demonstrate architectural design research techniques
  • Students will present and evaluate the pros and cons of particular architectural design alternative solution.
  • Students will be able to synthesize preliminary design alternatives into one well-presented final architectural design solution
World Architecture I ARCH 250
  • Students will identify the major architectural works of ancient and classic civilizations.
  • Students will be able to compare the architecture of ancient and classic civilizations.
  • Students will be able to analyze the influence of vernacular construction techniques and materials in the architectural development of ancient and classic civilizations.
  • Students will identify the major architectural works of ancient and classic civilizations.
  • Students will identify the major architectural works of ancient and classic civilizations.
  • Students will be able to compare the architecture of ancient and classic civilizations.
World Architecture II ARCH 251
  • Students will summarize in their own words contemporary reviews of architecture using appropriate vocabulary.
  • Students will be able to identify the major architectural works from the Renaissance .
  • Students will be able to describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on architectural design and theory.