| Advanced Digital Design, Illustration and Animation |
ARCH 222 (VOC) |
- Students will be able to use rendering/animation software for architectural (and interior)3-D model making
- 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.
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Architectural CAD and BIM |
ARCH 147 (VOC) |
- Students will be able to use architectural software for building virtual models for design and Design Development drawings.
- Students will successfully plot 2D and 3D projections of virtual building model according to industry standards.
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Architectural CAD Working Drawings |
ARCH 247 (VOC) |
- Students will create design development and working drawing sets reflecting refined job skills in architectural CAD.
- Students will be able to use common and architectural software for detailed 3-D computer-simulated models (both interior and exterior).
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Architectural Drawings and Fabrications |
ARCH 146 |
- 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.
- Students will apply appropriate architectural standards to produce construction drawings.
- Students will apply quality control procedures to produce architectural working drawings
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Architectural 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
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Architectural Materials and Specifications |
ARCH 142 |
- 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.
- Students will be able to identify the primary CSI divisions by name and correlated number
- Students will be able to measure, cut and nail lumber of various length to frame a floor joist system
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Architectural Presentations |
ARCH 122 |
- Students will prepare architectural presentations utilizing multi-part views and physical models
- Students will incorporate invisible grid form layout in a presentation board,
- Students will be able to have basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create a presentation board
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Architectural Work Experience |
ARCH 290 |
- 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.
- Students will learn punctuality, effective communication, time management, and team collaboration.
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Building and Zoning Codes |
ARCH 145 |
- Students will be able to use basic zoning and building code requirements with other design criteria in non-complex architectural design and construction documents.
- 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 determine the applicable current building and zoning code titles/editions for any given location.
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CADD and Digital Design Media Level I |
ARCH 121 (VOC) |
- Students will be able to utilize common software for word processing for basic report/specification writing.
- Students will produce architectural or engineering CADD drawings to the appropriate scale using industry standard conventions
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CADD and Digital Design Media Level I |
ECT 16 |
- Students will be able to recognize and apply basic CADD commands
- Student will be able to draft plans, elevations, sections.
- Students will be able to calculate and determine appropriate scale factors.
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Civil Engineering Technology and CADD |
ECT 26 |
- Students will be able to develop and complete a set of drawings to industry standards in CADD
- Students will develop, plot and evaluate topographical maps based on survey data.
- Students will develop portfolios of civil documents using CADD. A full and final set of drawing sheets will act as the "portfolio"
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Construction Estimating |
ECT 71 |
- Students will solve basic problems in construction estimation.
- Students will prepare a construction bid using plans for a simple building.
- Students will be able to identify and extract various methods of construction estimation
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Design Drawing and Communication |
ARCH 141 (VOC) |
- 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.
- Students will execute orthographic and 3D drawing projections
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Design I - Elements of Design |
ARCH 101 |
- Students will complete three-dimensional drawings and physical models.
- Students will be able to use design tools and equipment of the profession.
- Students will be able to apply graphic principles/standards and conventions used in 2D/3D architectural design.
- Students will apply subtractive process as a design methodology
- Upon completion of this course, 70% of students will pass a test with a grade of C or better.
- Visit and synthesize actual site, program and concept to produce small buildings for a specific location.
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Design II - Architectural Design |
ARCH 102 |
- Students will develop a repetitive tensile structure that achieves a static stability, using light thread and small wood sticks.
- students will apply their knowledge of selected case study project to analyze and understand precedence to their design
- Students will be able to apply the design process to create small building design(s).
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Design III - Environmental Design |
ARCH 201 |
- Students will be able to apply the environmental design process and procedure beyond the scope of a single building.
- Students will develop a response to a site analysis
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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
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Elements of Construction Management |
ECT 70 |
- Students will be able to describe the process of a building construction project from planning, design, contracting, construction to facility management.
- Students will apply a CPM scheduling technique to a simple construction project.
- Students will be able to identify roles and responsibility of construction management, per industry standards
- Students will be able to recognize common building construction theory and practices
- Student will use Standard Construction Industry Terminology
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Fundamentals of Construction Inspection |
ECT 87 |
- Students will be able to identify building codes and construction standards applicable for a particular building type and location.
- Students will be able to verify structural elements in accordance to approved construction drawings and code requirements of a light frame construction.
- Verify structural elements in accordance to approved construction drawings and code requirements of a light frame construction.
- Recommend proper procedures to correct construction field defects.
- Identify building codes and construction standards applicable for a particular building type and location.
- Students will be able to Identify improper wood framing field practices and defective field connections of steel framing.
- students will document and report results of construction field inspections according to established guidelines.
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Legal Aspects of Construction |
ECT 17 |
- Students will be able to describe the function and inter-relationship among the various legal documents used in the construction of a building (include contract, conditions, drawings and specifications).
- Students will be able to list the state requirements for licensing as a contractor
- 1. Research and delineate applicable licensing requirements, construction business organizations, legal terminology and legal responsibilities
- Explain contractual legal relationships among owner, architect contractor and sub-contractors
- Identify applicable codes, standards and procedures for building permits, material and labor payments, mechanic's lien, inspections and occupancy permits for the completion of a building's construction
- Identify the function and purpose of construction drawings, specifications, addenda, shop drawings and change orders
- Evaluate and follow legal contract documents and construction documents for bidding, construction administration, contract modifications
- Students will be able to list the state requirements for licensing as a contractor
- Students will be able to describe the function and inter-relationship among the various legal documents used in the construction of a building (include contract, conditions, drawings and specifications).
- Evaluate and follow legal contract documents and construction documents for bidding, construction administration, contract modifications
- Research and delineate applicable licensing requirements, construction business organizations, legal terminology and legal responsibilities
- Explain contractual legal relationships among owner, architect contractor and sub-contractors
- Identify applicable codes, standards and procedures for building permits, material and labor payments, mechanic's lien, inspections and occupancy permits for the completion of a building's construction
- Identify the function and purpose of construction drawings, specifications, addenda, shop drawings and change orders
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Reading Construction Drawings |
ECT 67 |
- Students will recognize the significance of construction drawings and their accuracy of content as "contract drawings"
- Students will be able to utilize construction drawings to interpret communication of symbols.
- Read and interpret civil engineering, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction drawings for buildings such as a single family house.
- Identify roles and responsibilities of building professionals with regard to the use of construction drawings and other contract documents.
- Identify errors or conflicts in a set of construction drawings when applied to field conditions and take proper steps to verify, resolve, and minimize potential problems.
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Science Concepts for Sustainable Design and Environmental Control |
ARCH 180 |
- New course offered spring 2020.
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World Architecture I |
ARCH 250 |
- 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.
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World Architecture II |
ARCH 251 |
- Students will be able to describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on architectural design and theory.
- 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 .
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