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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Arch10A, Arch 11, Arch 12A. Recommended preparation: Enrollment in or completion of Arch 12B. Application of three dimensional design principles to the execution of simple architectural projects. Emphasis on developing a structured architectural design process that will lead to solutions that are firmly based on concepts. Field trips for active research and exploration of project sites. Study and application of abstract architectural theories of three-dimensional form, space, order, program and site in design projects. Exploration and execution of design projects using a variety of communication skills including: traditional drawing, models and three dimensional computer modeling. Required field trips. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Recommended preparation: Enrollment in or completion of Arch 11, Arch 10A. Introduction to architectural graphic communication skills. Development of freehand and mechanical drawing skills using a variety of communication skills including: traditional pencil drawing and state of the art computer drawing. In depth study and application of theory, conventions and techniques in orthographic presentation drawings including plan, section, and elevation, paraline drawings, perspective drawings, and three dimensional model making. Analysis of these presentation types and how they can be utilized to communicate architectural ideas. Required field trips. Total of 18 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Arch 10A, 12A. Recommended preparation: Enrollment in or completion of Arch 10B. Development of three-dimensional design presentation techniques through traditional pencil drawing, state of the art computer drawing, and threedimensional model building. Advanced in-depth study and application of theory, conventions and techniques in composition, conceptual and analytic diagramming, scale, shade and shadow, tonal value, color, and model making. Critical analysis and application of advanced presentation techniques to support design concepts. Required field trips. Total of 18 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
  • 2.00 Credits

    Recommended preparation: Enrollment in or completion of Arch 20A. Hands on exploration of materials and methods of construction, properties, assembly and fabrication of basic construction materials as they relate to building design. Examination of historic and contemporary architecture focusing on building materials and structural systems as they relate to design concepts. Review of the basic types of governmental regulatory constraints that architects must understand to design a building. Analysis of the basic structural forces that operate on buildings. In depth examination of the sequential processes of construction of a building. Required field trips. Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU
  • 6.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: Arch 10B and Arch 12B. Recommended preparation: Enrollment in or completion of Arch 14. Exploration and development of concepts through architectural issues such as site, circulation, program, building structure and enclosure. Critical examination of architectural issues and ideas discussed in the context of student projects in the design studio. Application of critical structural and building material knowledge to architectural design projects. Introduction to computer generated photorealistic rendering, two dimensional presentation animation and desktop publishing for portfolio preparation. Required field trips. Total of 54 hours lecture and 162 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Arch 14, Arch 20A. Development of principles and processes of architecture through more complex architectural design projects. Exploration of concepts with emphasis on solving programmatic issues through relationship analysis diagramming in early stages of the design process. Comparative analysis of a broad range of architectural building types. Studying environmental factors such as light and climate using traditional and computer aided methods. Examination of environmental issues of climate and lighting and how these issues can be addressed as integral components of an architectural design solution. Field trips for active exploration of project sites. Final portfolio preparation. Required field trips. Total of 54 hours lecture and 162 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU
  • 5.00 Credits

    Architectural drafting conventions. Relationship of drawings and their functions, schedules and related detail drawings. Preparation of working drawings for a wood frame building involving light framing and heavy timber construction. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU
  • 5.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Arch 22A. Continuation of architectural drafting involving more complex structural systems and materials. Preparation of working drawings for a structure involving steel reinforced concrete and unit masonry materials. Emphasis is on detailing. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU
  • 3.00 Credits

    Development of architecture from ancient Egypt through ancient Greece and Rome to Renaissance period. Influence of geography, religion and socio-economic movements on architecture. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
  • 3.00 Credits

    Basis and development of modern architecture from the Renaissance to the present day; the effects of ecological, environmental and socio-economic factors on architecture; trends in environmental design. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
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