COURSE REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION

Semester Credit Hours:                         3

Class Contact Hours per week:          1 hour min. for class meeting, otherwise Asynchronus. 

Estimated Time Commitment to Complete Assignments:  10 hours per week (outside of class time)

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

This course is taught in a face-to-face classroom learning format. In-person meetings will consist of group discussion, project critiques, and laboratory work time. In addition to participating in class, students will also use the Blackboard learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration. Class lecture material will be posted via Blackboard each week on Mondays by 11am, beginning in the first week of class. Online lecture material will include the introduction and review of course concepts, and these will be assessed through weekly projects, class assignments, and participation in project reviews and discussions.

Class assignments will be posted each Wednesdays by 9:30am and must be completed by Wednesday of the following week at 8:00am (before class starts) as stated in the course materials. All assignments must be turned in to Blackboard, and brought to class for review, as noted in the assignment instructions in Blackboard. Blackboard will be used for instructor grading, and Padlet will be used for class group viewing, online project pinups, and peer review. Communication with the instructor will be conducted via email, Google Meet, Blackboard discussions, and other technology as outlined in Blackboard.

BLACKBOARD (Bb)

Blackboard will be used for all portions of this course to include but not limited to:

• Instructional Materials including Lecture Videos
• Distribution of handouts, readings and other online lecture materials
• Student submission of assignments, quizzes, tests and activities
• Grading

As instructed by your professor, students are required to access instructional materials via Blackboard on a weekly basis. For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, contact a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

PREREQUISITES

No prerequisites are required for this course, but this course is for Architecture AS degree students only.

IMPORTANT DATES

• First Class Day of the Semester                                                                                        Tuesday, January 16th, 2024
• Last Day to Withdraw from the Course                                                                     Refer to ACC Academic Calendar
• Final Day of the Semester                                                                                                         Sunday, May 12th, 2024

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS & COURSE MATERIALS

Textbook:

• REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Fundamentals of Building Construction, Seventh Edition* by Edward Allen & Joseph Iano; John Wiley & Sons, 2019.  ISBN: 978-1-119-45025-2. *Paperback or Digital format.
• Recommended Textbook: Building Construction Illustrated, Sixth Edition* by Francis D. K. Ching; John Wiley & Sons, 2019.  ISBN: 978-1-119-58316-5. *Paperback or Digital format.

COURSE RATIONALE

This course is scheduled as a face-to-face course.

ARCH 2312: Architectural Technology I is offered through the Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design Department of Austin Community College. This course is offered to those interested in architectural design adn materials generally or as an initial step toward the Associate of Science (AS) in Architecture degree in the Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design Department at Austin Community College. This class provides a project-based exploration of architectural technologies that will aid in the understanding of and participation in the process of construction as part of the architectural design in practice. The course designation ARCH 2312 uses the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) System to facilitate transfer to a Texas public university.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introductory course providing an overview of Materials and Construction relevant to architects.  The intent is to familiarize students with common construction types, methods and materials.  

Semester Credit Hours                             3

Class Contact Hours per week               5

This course is intended to fulfill all or part of the following National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Student Performance Criteria:

• A.1 Professional Communication Skills

Ability to write and speak effectively and use representational media appropriate for both within the profession and with the general public.

• A.2 Design Thinking Skills

Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test alternative outcomes against relevant criteria and standards.

• A.4 Architectural Design Skills

Ability to effectively use basic formal, organizational and environmental principles and the capacity of each to inform two- and three-dimensional design.

• A.5 Ordering Systems

Ability to apply the fundamentals of both natural and formal ordering systems and the capacity of each to inform two- and three-dimensional design.

• A6. Fundamental Design Skills:

Ability to effectively use basic architectural and environmental principles in design.

• A7. Use of Precedents:

Ability to examine and comprehend the fundamental principles present in relevant precedents and to make choices regarding the incorporation of such principles into architecture and urban design projects.

• A11. Applied Research:

Understanding the role of applied research in determining function, form, and systems and their impact on human conditions and behavior.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course Level Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. 1. Uunderstand the rationale behind material and construction choices as they apply to the built Environment.
   2. Use two-dimensional and three-dimensional media effectively.
   3. Participate and share ideas in a common dialogue.
   4. Apply organizational skills and time management.
   5. Develop cognitive strategies for analysis and implementation of design ideas.

PROGRAM-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Program Level Outcomes (PSLO’s) - This course is a required component of the following degree plans: the Associate of Science (AS) in Architecture and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Architectural CAD Specialization.

At the completion of the Associate of Science (AS) degree in Architecture, the student will be able to:

A1.      Write and speak effectively and use representational media appropriate for both writing and speaking within the architectural profession and with the general public (Professional Communication Skills).

A3.      Identify and effectively use basic formal, organizational and environmental principles and the capacity of each to inform two- and three-dimensional design (Architectural Design Skills).

A4.      Identify and apply the fundamentals of both natural and formal ordering systems and the capacity of each to inform two- and three-dimensional design (Ordering Systems).

COURSE EVALUATION / GRADING SCHEME

Final grades will be based on class projects, class participation, and daily work assignments which may include the following:

• Weekly Quizes
• Projects & Self-led Research
• Site Visits
• Peer Project Reviews & Comments
• Final Exam
• Class Participation: Attendance is not required, but is encouraged for the weekly online class

Each assignment will be worth varying point totals depending on the length and weight of the assignment, quiz, exam, or essay. The final grade will be computed from comparing the percentage of total points awarded for submitted assignments and drawings to the total points possible as noted below:

• A = 90 or more of total semester points possible

-     B = 80-89%

-     C = 70-79%

-     D = 60-69%

• F = 59% and below

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Policy on Late or Missing Work

Instructors may impose a late penalty on work that is submitted after the assigned due date.  

OPEN LABS

Open labs will be available in the A&E CAD Department at the ACC Highland Campus during the Spring 2024 semester.