Course Number and Description
Course Descriptions
Please note that numbers between parentheses are the new assigned
numbers for the classes.
ARC 130: HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I (2 Units)
Lecture course in the history and development of architecture from Prehistoric times
to the start of the Renaissance. The climatic, geographical, geological, religious,
social, and historical influences are emphasized. Open to all students.
ARC 131: HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (2 UNITS)
The course covers the development of architecture from the Renaissance to the
present. The following influences are emphasized in the shaping of architecture:
geographical, geological, climatic, religious, social and historical.
ARC 172: ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I (3 Units)
This first semester course covers the preparation of working drawings for a one-story
wood frame building, and the study of construction methods, materials, and building
codes. Graphic representations of site, foundation, floor and roof plans, schedules,
cross-sections, details, interior and exterior elevations are also covered.
ARC 173: ArchitecturAL Drawing II (3 units)
This second semester course covers the preparation of working drawings for a two-
story-wood frame building, and the study of construction methods, materials, and
building ordinances. Graphic representation of site, foundation, floor and roof plans,
schedules, cross sections, details, interior and exterior elevations are also covered.
ARC 271: ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING III (3 Units)
This third semester course covers the design and construction of concrete block
buildings, wood roof framing, and long span beam techniques. Study of drafting
methods and design, building and zoning codes, construction methods and materials
are also covered.
ARC 272: ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING IV (3 units)
This fourth semester course covers the design and construction of concrete
buildings. Working drawings with special emphasis on tilt-up concrete construction
and wood frame, long span beam techniques are also covered. Further study is
provided for construction materials details and building ordinances, interior design
color board presentation, materials and furniture selections. Working drawing,
creative architecture design, and graphic presentation methods are stressed.
ENV 101: ELEMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE (ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN I)
(3 Units)
This course is a design studio focusing on the perception, analysis, and expression of
form, space, and composition, as well as the examination of aesthetics of design.
The presentation of the above processes is accomplished through two and three
dimensional problems.
ARC 121: FREEHAND DRAWING (2 Units)
This course involves the development of free-hand graphic skills for visual
communication, expression, and as a medium for perception of form and visual
thinking. Developmental methods are explored through a variety of graphic media
tools and applied to a wide variety of architectural subjects and design themes.
ARC 221: ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING (2 Units)
This course offers opportunities for the development of graphic techniques and the
use of media for architectural renderings in a variety of two-dimensional formats and
compositions. The methods employed in the selection of media, techniques and
compositions are also studied in relation to the communication of architectural design
and concepts.
ARC 171: ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING (2 Units)
Drafting skills and construction knowledge are developed by specific study of
construction. This course covers how to create detail drawings of foundations,
walls, roofs, doors, windows, cabinets, etc. Scale models, freehand sketching, and
metric conventions are also explored.
ARCH 222: ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE (2 Units)
The various methods of making three-dimensional pictorial drawings, such as one-
point, two-point, and three-point perspectives, are studied. Special attention is
given to short-cut methods as well as a variety of basic methods. The use of shade
and shadow, reflections, and mirror images are also included.
ARC 261: 3D MODELING I (StudioMax) (3 Units)
A third semester course dedicated to 3D Modeling and Rendering using the latest
version of StudioMax. Lighting concepts, shadows, material creation, and camera
placement are covered to create photorealistic rendered images.
ARC 262: 3D MODELING II (StudioMax) (3 Units)
This class is a continuation of ARCH 25 and includes advanced 3D modeling,
materials, lighting, renderings, walk-through, and basic animation using StudioMax
ARC 115: ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE (2 Units)
This course covers the construction field and the architecture profession with
respect to professional relations, office procedures, marketing, business, and legal
aspects. Cost estimates, contract documents, and related topics are also
considered.
ENV 102: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN II (3 Units)
This is a second design studio with an emphasis on the residential and domestic
environment in terms of spatial, formal qualities, and pragmatic requirements as
informed through historical, cultural and spatial language of architectural and
technological forces.
ARC 201: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN III (3 Units)
This course involves a design studio approach to exploring the formal and spatial
language of architecture. Case study analysis and architectural design problems are
used for the examination of ordering principles, the characteristics of form and space,
as well as their interrelation and organization.
ARC 202: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN IV (3 Units)
This is a fourth design studio course involving the exploration of the relationship
between the formal and spatial language of architecture and an introduction to the
issues of environmental, programmatic, and social-cultural determinants. Case study
analysis and architectural design problems are used for the examination of the above
principles.
ARC 161: COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN I FOR ARCHITECTURE (2 Units)
This is an introductory course of computer-aided design using the latest AutoCAD
software. Students learn the necessary concepts and commands involved in the
production of CAD generate drawings. Topics include: drawing set-up, basic and
intermediate draw and modify commands, layers, text, hatching, and dimensioning.
ARC162: COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN II FOR ARCHITECTURE (3 Units)
This class is a continuation of ARCH 36. Topics include: advanced draw and modify
commands, blocks and libraries, paper space and model space, XREF, drawing layout,
image insertion, and isometric drawings. The last two weeks are spent on an
introduction to 3D modeling.
ARC 180: COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN LABORATORY (1 Unit)
Open laboratory time for students enrolled in ARCH 36, 37, 25, and 26.
ARC 170: BEGINNING ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING (2 Units)
This course is an introduction to drafting for students with no prior drafting
knowledge entering the fields of architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture,
art, interior design, and the allied arts. Training in developing multi-view drawings of
objects, building exteriors, interiors, floor plans, and furniture is emphasized.
ARC 223: PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (1 Unit)
This course is designed to assist students in the development and production of
design portfolio to present completed creative and graphic work. Topics presented
include selection of subject matter, layout, storyboard development, typography,
reprographic and photographic methods.
ARC 160: COMPUTERS FOR DESIGNERS (3 Units)
This is an introductory course that emphasizes on how to optimize and understand
the role of digital media in the design industry. Scanning, image manipulation, graphic
presentations, digital publishing, color concepts, file formats, printing, and portfolio
design application issues are covered. Software: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, AutoCAD,
and Photoshop.
ARCH 185 (1 Unit) - ARCH 285 (2 Units) - ARCH 385 (3 Units):
DIRECTED STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE
Students work on specific projects under the supervision of an instructor.