ARCH 104 Drawing Techniques - Architecture

5 credits

This course is a project-based overview and provides exposure to the discipline of architecture. Emphasis is placed on drawing techniques, industry standard practices, and creative development of ideas and projects. Students learn to think critically, solve problems, and iterate design solutions.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Create and develop designs for architecture projects
Work in teams to research and synthesize information from a variety of sources regarding different types of architecture projects
Collaborate on the design of projects
Apply different architecture drawing practices and techniques
Produce industry-related projects, individually and as a team member

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

Total Hours: 70 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40