Institution: Program: Architectural Engineering Date: Jan. 2013

Technology

COURSE OUTLINE

ARC 253 Architectural Design II

Catalog Data: ARC 253Architectural Design II. (3 credits). Continuation of Architectural Design I. Emphasis is place on the process by which design decisions are made and the methods of analysis in context to the existing environment. Topics include: structure, form and function, building in context, light and construction.

Credit and Contact Hours: 3 Credits, 5 contact hours

Prerequisites: CON 251

Basic CAD, model building and Internet skills

Projects require a cumulative understanding of preceding topics

Textbook: Ching, Frank, Architecture: Form, Space, & Order. Van Nostrand Reinhold

Reference: Instructor provided material

Course Objectives: Students will develop an understanding of the basic ordering principles and design fundamentals that underlie Architectural Design. Further development of these ideas will be studied in a more complex context.

Students will develop an on-line portfolio for entrance into graduate professional program in architecture.

Relationship to Program Outcomes: (a) an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of their disciplines, (d) an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or process appropriate to program objectives, (g) an ability to communicate effectively, (i) an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities, (j) a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues.

Means of assessment and criteria for success: Students will be assessed on the above outcomes

by portfolio review. The standard measurement for success if the A-F grading system as outlined in the College Catalog.

Continuous Improvement: Review students portfolio at specific intervals and before project and

final portfolio submission making corrective suggestions and recommendations for improvement.

Topics covered:

  1. Form and Function: Expression of Truth & Beauty
  2. Contextual Fit: Analysis & Design of Adding On
  3. Light: Form & order Maker

Computer Usage: AUTOCAD and other 3-D CAD programs

Optional Internet portfolio

All course assignments and project information posted on the Internet

Laboratory Projects: As assigned

Oral & Written Communication: All projects are orally presented with an optional Internet

Portfolio.

Calculus Usage: N/A .

Library Usage: Students research individual topics as directed by the instructor.

Prepared by: Joseph Betz, R.A. Date: Jan. 2013