An introduction to the building professions, including architecture, construction, and interior design. Utilizes a wide range of media and technology to explore various topics related to the architecture/construction industry. Covers architectural history, building codes, sketching, geometric construction, floor plans, elevations, building sections, details, residential and commercial blue print reading, estimating, space planning, and sustainability.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Architectural/Construction Overview
- Explain the key parties involved in a construction project
- Architectural History
- Identify significant figures and buildings in architectural history
- Building Codes / Zoning
- Explain the history and use of building codes in the architecture/construction industry
- Building Codes / Zoning
- Communicate required course material with hand sketching techniques
- Geometric Construction
- Create basic geometric drawings*
- Drawing Types / Blue Print Reading
- Identify various types of drawings that make up a typical set of residential construction documents
- Estimating
- Explain various methods of estimating relating to materials and the design process
- Use of Architectural Drafting Techniques
- Explain the various industry techniques used to communicate architectural elements
- Architectural Lettering Techniques
- Create architectural details with clear and legible handwritten notes
- Creating Architectural Details
- Communicate required course material with hand sketching techniques
- Transfer 2 dimensional (2D) information into 3 (3D) dimensional form
- Develop basic 3D models*
Assessment and Requirements
All assessment of student achievement is left to the discretion of the individual instructor.
- Unit Tests
- Construction Projects
- Group Assignments
- Attendance
- Final Exam
Outcomes
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Provide, in writing, a request to the department indicating the proposed rationale for requesting credit and describing (via portfolio) the type of college level learning upon which the request is based.
- Completion of the final exam with a minimum score of 75%.
- Schedule an interview with the appropriate instructor(s) to discuss the request and exam.
Upon review of the request, portfolio, and documentation, the department will make a determination whether credit will be granted.