ARC 221 Architectural 3-D CAD

Lecture: 1 Lab: 4 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces architectural three-dimensional CAD applications. Topics include three-dimensional drawing, coordinate systems, viewing, rendering, modeling, and output options. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare architectural three-dimensional drawings and renderings.

Pre-requisite(s): C or better in ARC 114 .
Course is typically offered in Fall and Summer (when offered).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Apply the concepts of orthographic representation to three-dimensional drawings.
Apply the principles of isometric and axonometric representation to two dimensional models.
Describe the importance of conceptualization as it relates to architectural design.
Develop a small three dimensional structure.
Manipulate a three dimensional model to create several two-dimensional conceptual views.
Describe the use of architectural and technical graphics as a medium of communication.
Analyze the use of Building Information Modeling in contemporary design development.