ARCH 103 Introduction to Design Theory - Architecture

5 credits

This course is an overview of the theoretical practices associated with design from an architecture-related perspective. Understanding the design process is a primary focus of this course. Students are introduced to basic design principles that determine the form and function of designs. The discovery process of how to take a design from a problem or need to a design solution will be explored and emphasis is placed on communicating design intent. Students are exposed to tools and techniques used in the discipline of architecture and other design and engineering related fields.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

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

Create sketches related to architecture
Incorporate and identify the principles of 2D and 3D design and examine how they are used in various design solutions
Create architectural drawings using manual drafting tools to convey design intent
Communicate design solutions using sketching and modeling
Critique the effectiveness of a design based on its form and function
Demonstrate an understanding of drawing views, scales, and dimensioning

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills and processes in the workplace
employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Teamwork, the ability to participate actively and cooperatively in a group to advance a common goal.

This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Communication, the ability to engage effectively in verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or symbolic expression.

This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Critical Thinking, the ability to evaluate information, draw inferences, arrive at conclusions, and create solutions based on objective analysis of the evidence.

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