(3 credits)  ARC 102 - Graphic Communication for Architecture
Corequisite: ARC 121
A lecture/studio course aimed at developing architecture students' graphic communication skills. Analytic and descriptive drawings of buildings, everyday objects, trees, plantings, and people are rendered using pencil, pen and ink, as well as through an introduction to digital imaging and computer-aided design software. 1 lecture / 4 laboratory hours

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(3 credits)  ARC 104 - Computers in Architecture
Prerequisites: ARC 102, ARC 121
Corequisite: ARC 123
Introduction to the use of the computer in architecture as a three-dimensional design/drawing tool. Students build 3-D models using parametric modeling software and manipulate three-dimensional forms, scenes, colors, textures, lighting and cameras to design effective compositions. Applicable to Windows-based computers. 1 lecture / 4 laboratory hours

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(5 credits)  ARC 121 - Architecture Basic Design I
Corequisite: ARC 102
Explores fundamental principles and elements of design: form, space, composition, systems, context, imagery, as well as functional and structural organizations. Solutions to architectonic design projects explored through presentation drawings and study models. Simple presentation graphics and model-building are introduced. [Fall offering] 1 lecture / 8 studio hours

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(3 credits)  ARC 122 - History of Architecture
Survey of the development of architecture from ancient civilizations to 1860. Social, religious, economic, technological, and aesthetic factors are explored to understand fully their influence on the development of buildings and cities. 3 lecture hours

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(5 credits)  ARC 123 - Architecture Basic Design II
Prerequisites: ARC 102, ARC 121
Corequisite: ARC 104
Further study of the fundamental principles and elements of architectural design through a series of projects having increased complexity and depth of expression using more advanced presentation graphic techniques. Emphasis continues on the development of process drawing and model-building skills to explore design ideas. [Spring offering] 1 lecture / 8 studio hours

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(3 credits)  ARC 124 - History and Theory of Modern Architecture
Explores the social conditions and major personalities that influenced architectural developments from the Industrial Revolution to the present. 3 lecture hours

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(4 credits)  ARC 229 - Architecture Design I
Prerequisite: ARC 123
Sophomore-level design course emphasizing the exploration and development of architectural design concepts and their translation into physical form. Three to four major design problems challenge the student’s preconceptions about architecture and stimulate the growth of an architectural vocabulary. 1 lecture / 6 studio hours

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(4 credits)  ARC 230 - Architecture Design II
Prerequisite: ARC 229
Builds on the foundation of ARC 229. More advanced design challenges help the student to sharpen design skills and to continue expanding an architectural vocabulary. 1 lecture / 6 studio hours

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(3 credits)  ARC 285 - Special Studies in Architecture Design
Prerequisites: ARC 228 with a minimum C grade, divisional permission
Opportunity for students who have completed regular course offerings to continue their studies at advanced levels. Individual students and faculty develop a project contract that sets forth objectives, standards of quality, evaluation guidelines, and deadlines. [occasional offering] 3 lecture hours