ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING

PROGRAM AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

PROGRAM SLOs

Architectural Drafting  and Technology A.S. Degree
Demonstrate proficiency in the core knowledge and skills required for employment in architectural computer aided drafting

Architectural Computer Aided Drafting Certificate of Specialization                        
Demonstrate proficiency in the core knowledge and skills required for employment in architectural computer aided drafting

Architectural Drafting Certificate of Achievement
Demonstrate proficiency in the core knowledge and skills required for employment in architectural drafting

COURSE SLOs

ARCHT 100:

·         SLO:
Compare and contrast career opportunities for architects, interior designers and related fields in terms of roles, functions, education, employment, and income.
 

ARCHT/ID 110

·         SLO:

Lecture: Explain the process of developing a set of construction drawings for a single story small wood frame residence.

Lab: Manually draft a small set of construction documents for a single story wood frame residence.

ARCHT 120

·         SLO:

Lecture:
Analyze 2-D and 3-D design solutions through research development based on principles and elements of design, government regulations, and site analysis.

Lab:
Synthesize 2-D and 3-D architectural design solutions through ideation, bubble diagrams, and presentations.

ARCHT 140

·         SLO:

Identify and select materials and methods of construction for several project types including wood frame construction, and steel frame construction.

ARCHT 160

·         SLO:

Lecture:
Identify and communicate drawing and editing commands and procedures on computer aided drafting software

Lab:
Produce a set of 2-D CAD drawings of a small residential home consisting of floor plan, roof plan, site plan, electrical plan, elevations, details and section drawings.
 

ARCHT 180

    ·         SLO:

Locate and interpret California building codes, ADA requirements, and Title 24 codes for residential and commercial applications.

ARCHT/ID 190:

·         SLO:

     Lecture
Begin the design process through the Analysis phase consisting of case study research, site research, client assessment, programme development,and code applications.

Lab
Design development based on synthesis leading to the formal language of space in 2-D and 3-D presentation

ARCHT 200A

·         SLO:

    1). Compare and contrast the political, social, and cultural tenets of the sustainable development movement

    2). Explain and apply the LEED Green Building rating system

ARCHT 200B

·         SLO:

    Design buildings using sustainable design principles, including the specification of eco-friendly materials, green methods of construction, and natural heating and cooling systems.

ARCHT 220:

·         SLO:

     Lecture:
Identify and communicate advanced drawing and editing commands and procedures on computer aided drafting software

Lab:
Produce an advanced set of 2-D CAD drawings of a two story residential home consisting of: Notes page, site plan, foundation plan, framing plan, floor plan, roof plan, electrical plan, elevations, stair details, detail page/pages, section drawings, and elevations.

ARCHT 240

·         SLO:

Lecture: Compare and contrast the various creative techniques used for portfolio presentations.
Lab:
Prepare, present, and defend a portfolio to a jury that is appropriate for industry interviews and/or submitting to accredited schools of architecture.

ARCHT 260

·         SLO:

     Lecture:
Identify and communicate 3-D CAD drawing and editing commands and procedures on computer aided drafting software

Lab:
1. Produce multiple examples of 3-D CAD drawings of various architectural forms such as wire-frame drawings for rendering purposes, 3-D interiors, 3-D furnishings, and 3-D exteriors.

2. Assemble a presentation portfolio of semester projects.

ARCHT 270

·         SLO:

Create 3-D Computer drawings that are rendered and animated in walk-through view and fly-by view.

ARCHT 280

     ·         SLO:

1). Apply the design process to create small building design(s) and present and evaluate designs using design drawings, 3-D models and verbal presentations.

2). Produce a portfolio reflecting building design skills through the use of design principles, knowledge of codes, and construction materials/methods to building design.