The content to be learned in Architecture will include

• Know the common electrical, plumbing and heating symbols used in residential architectural drawings and their application.

• Understand and be able to produce the following drawings for a residential structure:

  • Full detail floor plans

  • Foundation plans

  • Elevations

  • Full or half detail sectionals.

• Know how to plot drawings for presentation.

The content to be learned in Product Design will include

• Understand the design cycle.

• Know the importance of research.

• Know how to convey, evaluate, and revise ideas through clear sketches.

• Understand the significance of maintaining an up-to-date record of all documentation

• Be able to anticipate flaws early the design process and institute changes.

• Produce solid model, which meets design criteria.

• Prepare presentation & present ideas.

• Produce a prototype of final design.

Each student will study architecture. Upon completion of this course students will be proficient in the following areas:

• Understand the importance of mechanical drawing as a universal a tool to express ideas clearly irreverent of language or culture.

• Review minimum proficiencies from previous CADD courses to include but not limited to: use of layers and their variables, different forms of sectional views, user coordinate system, application of external reference and block files.

• Know the common electrical, plumbing and heating symbols used in residential architectural drawings and their application.

• Understand and be able to produce full detail floor plans for a residential structure.

• Understand and be able to produce foundation plans for a residential structure.

• Understand and be able to produce the required elevations for a residential structure.

• Understand and be able to produce full or half detail sectionals for a residential structure.

• Know how to plot drawings for presentation.

This course provides students with the opportunity to use the cumulative knowledge of all the previous CADD coursework by providing the vehicle for problem solving through creative design. Students will be challenged to design a product within a specified design envelope with established deadlines. They will follow the design cycle by engaging in research, sketching, evaluation, and production of a solid model. Students will be required to give a presentation with a specific set of criteria for a critical evaluation. Upon completion of this course students will be proficient in the following areas:

• Understand the design cycle as an effective operational model for good design.

• Know the importance of research as a sound foundation for purposeful design ideas.

• Know how to convey, evaluate, and revise ideas through clear sketches.

• Understand the significance of maintaining an up-to-date record of all documentation pertinent to a project.

• Be able to anticipate flaws early the design process and institute changes accordingly.

• Produce watertight solid model, which meets design criteria.

• Prepare presentations that utilizes models and/or multimedia application.

• Produce a prototype of final design.