Exploratory Architectural Design

This course is for those students wishing to investigate their interest in architecture. Students will gain hands on experience as they develop a residential design and gain exposure to computer-aided design using AutoDesk. Model building and portfolio development are also elements of the course. Upon satisfactory completion of Exploratory Architectural Design, students may move directly into Architectural Design 2. This course offers Computer Applications credit toward graduation.

9 Weeks .5 Credit

 

Architectural Design 1

This course is highly recommended for those students interested in pursuing architecture upon graduation, those wishing to explore the various careers in architecture and those with an interest in residential home layout. During this course students will study basic structural planning, design, and construction. Class time will be devoted to creating a residential design study and constructing a model of it. Students will utilize computer-aided design (CAD) using AutoDesk along with other vector programs in completing the design study. Students will make use of digital photography and desktop publishing as they begin building their architectural design portfolio. This course offers Computer Applications credit toward graduation.

18 Weeks 1 Credit

 

Architectural Design 2

This course allows students to explore their interest in Architecture in greater detail. Students will complete a commercial design study utilizing computer-aided design using AutoDesk, as well as the drawing board. Emphasis is placed on three dimensional conceptualization, site development, model building and time management skills. Level one portfolios will be built upon with college admissions in mind. This course offers Computer Applications credit toward graduation. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Architectural Design 1 or Exploratory Architectural Design. This course offers Computer Applications credit toward graduation.

18 Weeks 1 Credit

 

Architectural Design 3

This course allows students to explore their interest in Architecture in greater detail. Students will complete advanced architectural design problems utilizing computer-aided design using AutoDesk, as well as traditional methods. Emphasis is placed on three-dimensional conceptualization, elements of design, architectural history, color in design, computer generated 3D rendering, advanced model building and time management skills. With content gleaned from university architecture programs, students will experience first hand what they can expect on the college level. Previous level portfolios will be built upon with college admissions in mind. This course offers Computer Applications credit toward graduation. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Architectural Design 2.  This course offers Computer Applications credit toward graduation.

18 Weeks 1 Credit