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Architectural Design: Architecture is defined as the art and science of creating spaces. Architectural Design classes offer a unique opportunity for students to engage both their analytical and creative minds with the physical activities of drawing and model building.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I: Shaping Your World - "architecture is the stage on which we live our lives." Mariam Kamara
Grades 9-12
IA75 - 1/2 credit - 1/2 Year
A project-based critical thinking course. Through design exercises, discussions, and hands-on projects, students will develop an understanding of the design process and how we, as individuals and designers, shape our environment. This class gives students the opportunity to formulate and refine design ideas, and then develop those ideas into tangible, finished products. Projects will include building programs, bubble diagrams, site plans, design drawings and design models. Past projects have included tree houses, shipping container houses, floating homes and micro-houses.
Learning goals:
Understanding the design process
Expanded awareness of the built environment
Understanding the ways in which we shape our environment
Understanding design concepts
Develop design drawing and model making skills
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II
Grade levels 9 -12
IA76 - 1/2 credit - 1/2 Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Architectural Design I or instructor approval.
A project-based design course building on knowledge and skills developed in Architectural Design I. This course will have a greater emphasis on design theory and concepts. Students will develop a familiarity with and understanding of various architectural styles and the ability to utilize that understanding to create design projects. This course will provide a strong foundation for students considering a career in the design field.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III
Grade levels 10 -12
IA77HY - 1/2 credit - 1/2 Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Architectural Design I and II or instructor approval.
A design course for students interested in pursuing a career in the design field with an eye toward college admissions.
Students will work with the teacher to conceive and produce architectural projects suitable for design portfolios as required for admission to college and university architecture programs.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV
Grade levels 10-12
IA78 - 1/2 credit - 1/2 Year
A real world, project based design course for advanced students. As NRHS moves ahead with plans for the addition of a new auditorium as well as plans to renovate the existing campus, students will have the opportunity to develop various aspects of the project as proposed by the school administration.
Students will:
work with teachers from each area of study to help clarify and facilitate projects related to their departments
develop proposals and projects in drawing and model form based on their discussions with teachers and administration
discuss and present their proposals to the Building Committee and the actual project architects
have an opportunity to be involved with various aspects of the project as it moves through the construction phase
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