ARCHITECTURE CLASSES

We offer many architecture classes at SCHS, consisting of the principles class, two design classes, practicum, and our lovely build team. The principles class teaches you the basics of architecture, followed by design classes I and II, and a practicum course, where you deepen you skills and get potential internships! Our construction classes, the build team, is a two blocked class where you work on the Tiny House, rain or shine!

Principles of Architecture

Beginning Sophomore year, Principles of Design teaches students about the basics of sketching and modeling buildings, as well as introducing programs such as AutoCAD and Revit,

Design I

After taking principles, Design I focuses on learning more about architectural programs, and further sharpening their skills. The curriculum is partly student led, helping students gain confidence in their ideas.

Design II

Design II is a two block class where students are able to lead their peers gaining leadership skills and furthering their confidence. They are challenged with different prompts and problems, and are in charge of organizing their group to find a solution.

AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a software used in all classes beside construction management. It's offered to us by Autodesk for free and we even get to become certified in the software by our second year! The CAD stands for Computer Aided Drafting, and is what many professionals use to draw and model buildings, shapes, fields, and so much more outside of Architecture! Another benefit of learning AutoCAD first, is because it's "Like Latin", in that it was the first CAD software (1982) and all modern CAD software's (Fusion,360 Inventor, Revit, Solidworks, etc...) stem from AutoCAD!

REVIT

Revit is another software taught in most Architecture classes. This software is more recent and specializes in the creation and modeling of buildings and other structures! It's the software used to design the Tiny Houses and many professionals use this software to create many buildings you may know. This software is also given to us by Autodesk meaning design students can apply for a certification in Revit!

Other Class Projects!

Structure Testing

In this activity, students are given a limited amount of paper and are put in contest to see who can support the most textbooks!

Scaled Drawings

Students learn to make drawings and sketches using scales and rulers. They then get to scale them up to massive proportions! Catch them in the hallway!

Model Building

Students learn to construct models based off their drawings or CAD design!

Example Portfolio Link

Job Interviews

The Design II students create a business and try to hire Design I students, who are trying to find a job. Each Design I student is given a few weeks to create a website or slideshow as a portfolio to give to the employers. Design II students in turn create ads to give to potential hires in efforts to persuade them in joining their company. It's a very fun and important project for students, as it prepares them for real interviews, and helps them develop an early resume and portfolio!

Here's an example of one of our student's portfolios!

New Toys! :D

Twinmotion

Twinmotion is a rendering software supported by Autodesk. It allows students to take their Revit and AutoCAD models and render/enhance them using more advanced tools and programs. This software has already been used in our fall mock architecture competition and Tiny House selection ceremony!

Glowforge

The Glowforge is a laser-cutting tool we got shipped in October. It uses a small laser to trace, cut, etch, and engrave on a variety of different surfaces with pinpoint accuracy. This tool will allow students to create more accurate and creative models and projects!

Plotter

The Plotter is a new giant scale printer that allows us to print large scale posters used for decorations and presentations for upcoming architecture competitions and events!

Design Field Trip

Hardworking design students get the privilege to compete/participate in Architecture competitions and conventions!

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