ARC 121 - Architectural Graphics I

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Architecture

Description:

An introduction to the fundamentals of drafting for architectural construction, the course is primarily directed at developing construction documentation skills with a review of light frame construction materials and methods. The course begins with instruction in the application of basic hand sketching and computer-aided drafting skills and the fundamental principles of graphic delineation. It leads students through the development of a set of residential construction documents. Included is an overview of reprographic techniques for the use of related office equipment such as the Diazo whiteprinter and electrostatic copier. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate familiarity with reprographic techniques for basic office equipment and processes used in construction documentation; Select appropriate light frame, residential construction material and assemblies in response to a schematic architectural design; Solve design development problems, given a preliminary design concept, involving issues of space function and layout, construction detail and aesthetics; Prepare graphic documentation, using computer assisted drafting, to communicate a residential design concept to the contractor.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

TCS 100 and TCC 121* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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