Architecture Courses

ARCH 111-112 Graphic Communications 2 credits each. Introduction to the methods used in the preparation of design and presentation drawing necessary in any design profession. PREREQ: ARCH 111 FOR ARCH 112. F, S

ARCH 204 Presentation Drawings 1-3 credits. Individual student selected projects to develop techniques used for preparation of display drawings. Emphasis on realism and value studies needed to "sell" design concepts to a client. May repeat for a maximum of 4 credits. F, S

ARCH 255-256 Basic Architectural Design 3 credits each. Introduction to form, space, and systems of elementary architectural projects. Course to consist of one one-hour lecture and two three-hour labs per week. PREREQ: ARCH 112 AND ART 103-104. PREREQ: ARCH 255 FOR ARCH 256. F, S

ARCH 261 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from Renaissance through Gothic shows how each style was affected by political, social, economic and philosophical ideas of the times. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. D

ARCH 262 Survey of Architecture 3 credits. Architectural history from Gothic through Modern times and how each style was affected by political, social, economic and philosophical ideas of the times. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. D

ARCH 263 History of American Architecture 3 credits. Study of architecture in the Americas from prehistoric beginnings through colonial times to the present. Cross-listed as AMST 263. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. D

ARCH 266 Materials and Methods 3 credits. Material characteristics from manufacture to construction use. Product information and resource literature investigation. D