ARCH 120 - Architectural Graphics

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Other Course Attribute(s): APOA

Prerequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course introduces students to the principles of descriptive geometry as applied to architectural drawing and includes principles of orthographic, paraline, and perspective projection, as well as shade and shadow projection, with an introduction to rendering in pencil.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will reproduce architectural lettering and label components within drawings throughout the term.
Draw 2-dimensional objects (plan view & elevations) to scale, using drafting equipment and an architect’s or engineer’s scale.
Proficiently create isometric and multi-point perspective drawings.
Correctly reproduce/create 2-dimensional drawings of various building systems and sections.