15 courses with the subject ARCT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ARCT 1000Architectural Technology Studio I5
This course provides the beginning architectural technology students with the fundamental tools and knowledge of drawing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on reading architectural drawings and understanding drawing conventions and graphic standards. A foundation of software tools used throughout the program will be introduced. Learning Outcomes Develop representational techniques using various software types: AutoCAD, SketchUp and Photoshop. Apply basic knowledge to generation of a floor plan including real world as-built measurements, correct graphic representation and material representation, Understand standard drawing symbols and basic drawing set organization and interpret drawings to find information where appropriate.
This course will introduce the beginning architectural technology or interior design student to the properties and applications of common, as well as new and sustainable residential building materials. This class will cover materials and methods such as: current sustainable practices in home building, wood stud construction, window installation, roofing, foundations, flashing, etc. These materials and construction methods will then be applied in the Studio I projects. *this course is cross listed with IDES 1020 Learning Outcomes Understand how concrete is created and how it is used in both residential and commercial construction Define key terms of light weight construction and be able demonstrate how this type of construction is built . Define key terms for stone and brick framing and demonstrate the connection between them and the structural members of a building. Define key terms of large timber frame construction and be able to demonstrate how this type of construction is built.
This course will introduce students to a computer aided design (CAD) workflow using AutoCAD. Fundamental concepts, commands, and best practices will be taught via self-paced drafting exercises that emphasize a hands-on approach to learning. Learning Outcomes Manage file organization and project folders including naming conventions, managing blocks, xrefs, sheet sets and cloud-based storage. Understand and execute basic line work commands such as line, trim, offset, copy and hatch in model space. Execute intermediate techniques such as views and scale factors, object scale, xref, and sheet sets.
Prerequisites ARCT 1108 This course introduces the student to AutoDesk Revit Software. There is an emphasis on BIM workflow and basic to intermediate modeling techniques. The student will develop intermediate CAD and BIM techniques to develop construction drawings. This knowledge can then be applied to concurrent and future projects. Learning Outcomes Model and Drafting view management including renaming and placing views on sheets, modifying viewports, and control of visibility graphics of individual views. Rendering interior and exterior views using Revit’s cloud rendering capabilities. Lighting and material editing are included. Building a complete Revit model to a level consistent with a Design Development stage, including reflected ceiling plans, design options and drafted details.
Prerequisites ARCT 1000 Co-Requisites ARCT 1540 and ARCT 1208 . This course will guide students through a condensed project timeline for a residential addition. Building on skills acquired in studio I, students will walk through pre-design and programming, schematic design, design development, to light construction documents. Learning Outcomes Integration of building codes and regulations as appropriate for a residential project. Progression through a standard project sequence from programming and taking as-build measurements to code and materials research to incorporating changes from the architect and producing architectural drawings. Execution of a range of drawing types that include floor plans, site plans, interior and exterior elevations, sections, and select details for a resident project.
The goal of this class is to provide you with a fundamental understanding of the International Building Code (IBC), the Americans with Disabilities Act and Energy Codes. The class emphasizes Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) topics such as: building codes, fire codes, accessibility issues, and environmental issues.
Prior to, or currently enrolled in, ARCT 1500 , ARCT 1208 and ARCT 1540 . **This course is
ARCT 1540Methods and Materials II3
Prerequisites IDES 1020 or ARCT 1020 Co-Requisites ARCT 1500 This course will examine the characteristics and properties of common, as well as new and sustainable, commercial building materials such as: concrete materials, formwork, reinforcement, steel frame construction, lightweight steel framing, metals, curtainwalls, etc. These methods and materials, including sustainable principles, will be applied to Studio II projects. Learning Outcomes Define key terms of light wight metal construction and be able to demonstrate understanding with architectural drawings. Analysis a building and be able to create details for vertical and horizontal structural connections Design a set up construction documents for concrete and heavy weight steel construction Define key terms of heavy steel construction and be able to demonstrate understanding with architectural drawings.
This course will introduce the student to electrical/lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection. The course will examine the integration of various building systems into building design and look at energy efficiency and other means of contributing to a building’s sustainability. Learning Outcomes Define key terms of mechanical systems for residential and commercial buildings and demonstrate the integration of mechanical drawings with architectural drawings. Define key terms for plumbing systems and be able to demonstrate architectural plumbing plans. Define key terms for architectural electrical drawings and be able to demonstrate an architectural electrical plan. Create spec sheets for plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety equipment. Define key terms for fire life safety and be able to create a fire life safety architectural drawing set.
This course is intended to provide an architectural technician with the knowledge necessary to work and communicate effectively with a structural engineer for coordination purposes. A fundamental review of statics and the flow of forces through a structure will be studies as well as the stresses placed on members by various forces. Learning Outcomes Understanding of the forces and types of stresses that a building must counteract in order to avoid structural failure. Application of basic frame structure concepts using various media and construction techniques. Understanding of strengths of various building materials as used in structural applications.
Prerequisites ARCT 1500 Students prepare architectural drawings for multi-story commercial buildings. This course builds upon the students’ architectural technology skills as they prepare construction drawings, schematic drawings, and design drawings for more complex buildings. Content from prior courses and sustainability will be integrated into comprehensive studio projects. Learning Outcomes Develop a full presentation for a client with design concept, site analysis, and architectural drawings. Create a large scale commercial building applying structural, electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety understanding. Analyze a design program and demonstrate this understanding through bubble and block diagrams. Research a specific site and create a viable site plan for a specific commercial program
Prerequisites IDES 1108 or ARCT 1108 This course provides students with fundamental knowledge of industry-standard software programs beyond drafting and modeling representation. Bluebeam will be a focus as well as Sketch Up and Adobe Photoshop and inDesign as used in a typical Architecture practice.**This course is cross listed with IDES 2188 ** Learning Outcomes Creations of images and documents from working drawings to photo-realistic composite renderings and images for client understanding or marketing. Production of a portfolio of student work that is representative of skills and work completed in the architectural technology program. Understanding of the strengths and limitations of the various software programs as well as appropriate uses of each.
Prerequisites ARCT 2101 This course provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate previously-learned architectural technology skills by independently preparing computer-aided design working drawings of a small commercial project. Students will incorporate the completed drawings into their portfolios for internship interviews with future employers. Learning Outcomes Analyze a site in a team environment and create ways to disseminate information productively to a group. Create a schedule that is continuously updated with requirements and program needs. Create a final project that includes wall types, site plan, floor plans, wall sections, building sections, site sections, and connection details. Work in a team environment to create a semester long project that culminates in a full presentation using at InDesign, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit, and Photoshop.
Prerequisites ARCT 2101 This course is taught through a professional internship to facilitate the transition from school to a working environment. Internship will begin with job seeking and interviews for those note already in a qualifying position. Upon acceptance of an internship, the internee will begin produce work in a professional design office workplace. The internship coordinator will visit with supervisors to complete an evaluation form.
