AR 285 - Architectural Design/Lab

Credit Hours: 5

A lecture/laboratory course dealing with the elements of design and the production and solution of selected design problems.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

interpret and apply necessary building codes;
use reference materials necessary for proper design applications;
understand and apply hand rendering techniques for colored pencil using lines and drafting expression required for presentation drawings;
understand and draw the various drawings and their inter-relationship, solved graphically using 2D / 3D rendering techniques;
understand and employ CAD drafting techniques;
letter legibly in a style compatible with the production of Architectural presentation drawings;
present solutions to design problems utilizing elements of design in function and graphics;
present to a group their thoughts and design in a clear and precise manner; and
critique design solutions.

Prerequisites: AR 230, AR 240, AR 250
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