32 courses with the subject ARC, 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.
ARC 101Introduction to Communication and Design
Fundamentals Studio I Stu./Lec. 10./Credit 5. Basic free hand and orthographic graphic drawing, three-dimen- sional modeling and verbal/written communication skills. Introduc- tion to principles and theories of abstract design, conceptualiza- tion, and fabrication, with an emphasis placed on design analysis and “process of design.” No prerequisite. ARC 102 Communication and Design Fundamental
and Design Fundamental Studio II Stu./Lec. 10./Credit 5. Continues the development of graphic communication skills introduced in ARC. 101, utilizing traditional media and evolving digital media. The course serves as an introduction to principles and theories of basic architectural design, and organizational/spatial relationships. Various design determinants are considered, including environmental influences, material systems and sensory determinants. Prerequisite: ARC 101 for ARC 102 or permission of the faculty.
An investigation of topographic and climatic phenomena that influence building assemblies and environmental systems. Passive control systems from ancient and contemporary discoveries are examined for sustainable solutions to thermal comfort, lighting, hydrology and power. Prerequisites: ARC 101, 102.
Design Studio III & IV Stu./Lec. 10./Credit 5. The focus on urban theory, buildings, and building patterns through physical documentation, drawings, models, and urban theory readings. Architectural design projects involving a variety of urban conditions. The course begins with small-scale structures that introduce basic tectonic issues and include site analysis and basic programming. ARC 202 projects increase in scale, complexity and level of detail. Studios include required field trips to various local, regional and national sites. Prerequisites: ARC 102 for ARC 201, ARC 200 and 201 for ARC 202 or permission of the faculty.
Lec. 3./Credit 3. Overview of architectural representation media (theories, meth- ods, and materials) used for documentation, analysis, visualization and presentation. Requires hands-on engagement for mastery of basic skills both in 2D and 3D with emphasis on the digital, and building a theoretical foundation. Prerequisites: ARC 101 and 102 or permission of the faculty. Hampton University 2018-2020
of Representation II Lec. 3./Credit 3. Further development of architectural representational skills focusing on digital 3D modeling, parametric modeling, and building information modeling. Work generated will be of moderate complexity, at various scales and levels of resolution. Prerequisites: ARC 101, 102 and 203.
The history and development of architecture, considered as a social, cultural and spatial expression from Prehistory to the Renaissance. No Prerequisite.
ARC 208History of Architecture II Lec. 3./Credit 3
The survey of architecture history, considered as a social, cultural and spatial expression of civilization from Renaissance through the 21st century. No Prerequisite.
ARC 213Elements of Building Assembly Lec. 3./Credit 3
An exploration into the substance of buildings and the manufactured scales of matter that affect architecture. The nature of common products for building are reviewed to reveal design requirements for the construction process. No Prerequisite.
Presents an overview of the history (political, architectural, artistic and urban) and culture of the country to be visited in ARC 305. Course also includes some instruction in the language and customs of the country to be visited, urban analysis of cities to be visited, guidance on packing, documentation, and equipment for travel.
Design Studio V Stu./Lec. 12./Credit 6. Integration of material, systems and spatial elements of architectural design through projects of varying scales in the community context. Deepening understanding of site planning and tectonic issues. Prerequisites: ARC 101, 102, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208 and 213; MAT 118; PHY 201. Cumulative GPA of 2.3.
Design Studio VI Stu./Lec. 12./Credit 6. Integration of material, systems and spatial elements of architec- tural design through projects of varying scales in the community context. Deepening understanding of site planning and tectonic issues. Prerequisites: ARC 101, 102, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 207,. 208, 213, and 303; MAT, 118; PHY 201. , ARC 305 International Urban Travel StudioVII Stu./Lec. 6./Credit 3. An internationally based experience in design, theory, and the his- tory of architecture and urbanism. Topics include theories of urban form, design in the historical context, architectural histories par- ticular to location, the relation of architecture and urbanism to the social and cultural setting, and freehand drawing and sketching. 213, 303, 304, 317 and MAT, 118, PHY 201. Course Descriptions – Main Campus 243
Travel Studio VII Stu./Lec. 6./Credit 3. An internationally based experience in design, theory, and the history of archi- tecture and urbanism. Topics include theories of urban form, design in the historical context, architectural histories particular to location, the relation of architecture and urbanism to the social and cultural setting, and freehand drawing and sketching. Prerequisites: ARC 101, 102, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 213, 303, 317 and MAT, 118, PHY 201.
Travel Design Studio VIII Stu./Lec. 6./Credit 3. Urban design studio for a project studied while traveling. Students will work in collaboration to develop a proposal for a quarter of a city visited in ARC 305. 118; PHY 201.
An applied study of natural and engineered wood products in framing systems for buildings (beams, columns, trusses and connections). Prerequisite: ARC 309, MAT 118 and PHY 201.
An investigation of the diverse systems used to construct buildings with concen- tration on exterior envelopes for thermal, moisture and air control. Details and techniques are explored and represented with drawing conventions used for construction. Prerequisite: ARC 213.
A fundamental introduction to the equipment and services required for interior environmental control and comfort. Basic requirements for HVAC, electricity, illumination, plumbing and acoustics in building design are examined. Prerequisite: ARC 200, ARC 213.
ARC 317Global Theories of Urban Design Lec. 3./Credit 3
Overview of a variety of historical and contemporary issues in urban design and architecture from the theoretical and design perspective. Prerequisite: ARC 207 or 208.
Stu./Lec. 12./Credit 6. Complex and contextual issues of a complete architecture design in the Urban setting with comprehensive consideration of site, ori- entation, environmental relationships and building systems. Pre- 303, 304, 305, 306, 309 and 317; MAT 118; PHY 201.
Stu./Lec. 12./Credit 6. Continuation of ARC 405 project into construction documents including outline specifications and the design of structural and mechanical building systems, the use of building codes, an under- standing of zoning and the principles of building programming. Pre- 303, 304, 305, 306, 309, 317, 405 and MAT 118, PHY 201.
Lec. 3./Credit 3. Overview of the history of architectural thought and theories by looking at ideologies, process and synthesis, including postcolo- nialism, race, gender, subjectivity and ethics, in preparation for thesis research and design. Prerequisite: ARC 207, 208, 317. 244 Course Descriptions – Main Campus
An applied study of steel and reinforced concrete behavior in structural applica- tions for buildings. The influence of wind and seismic activity are examined and regulated applications from building codes. Prerequisites: ARC 213, 309, 310, 314, 315 and MAT 118, PHY 201.
Design Practice Lec. 3./Credit 3. Principles of professional conduct, architect-client contractor rela- tionships, construction contract documentation related to practice and procedures of an architectural office, as well as relation- ships to disciplines of engineering, planning and urban design, contemporary problems in architecture theory, ethics, emerging technological changes and professional responsibilities in field of architecture and community design. The second semester’s work is concerned with the development of Construction Documents, including Specifications, Construction Drawings and Cost Esti- mates, and is closely related to the design studio work in ARC 406.
ARC 430Individual Projects in Architecture Credit 1-5
Research, reading and design in architecture or related subjects. Open to students at all levels. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and chairperson. Either semester. Course may be repeated.
Workshop Lec. 3./Credit 3 A workshop to exercise the order of building technology in architectural design. Applied scenarios are used to discover the cause and effects of form, comfort and safety. Co-requisite: ARC 405.
Graduate standing (Architecture Professional), or con-
ARC 601Thesis Research Studio XI Stu./Lec. 10./Credit 6
Self-directed inquiry articulated by the student around a specific claim, question, and/or position having clear architectural implications. The thesis research and proposal resulting from this effort is further elaborated in ARC 602. Prerequisites: AP standing. Cumulative GPA at least 2.5.
ARC 602Thesis Design Studio XII Stu./Lec. 12./Credit 6
Self-directed architectural inquiry based on the thesis research proposal articulated in ARC 601. Directed towards generating a personal and visionary interpretation of architecture. Prerequisites: AP standing.
Issues Seminar Lec. 3./Credit 3. Examination of emerging technology in architecture focusing on materials, construction and building systems with global perspective. Requires intensive reading, speculative and critical writing, research, and drawing and diagramming for description, analysis, evaluation, and discussion. The seminar supplements thesis studio work. Prerequisites: AP standing.
Issues Seminar Lec. 3./Credit 3. Exploration of contemporary issues in environmental and community design from a global perspective with emphasis on sustainability. Requires inten- sive reading, speculative and critical writing, and research for discussion. The seminar supplements thesis studio work. Prerequisites: AP standing. Summer Internship Non-Credit. Community Design Practicum, 120 hrs. & 4 weeks minimum Supervised internship experience performing environmental design work. Preferred work site to be in community/urban design office or organization including housing corporations, housing authorities, community groups and/or private architec- ture practice with focus on community. Prerequisites: ARC 101, 102, 200, 201, 202,203, 204, 207, 208, 213, 303, 304, MAT 118, PHY 201. Course Descriptions – Main Campus 263
