Faculty Syllabus

ARCH-1308 Architectural Graphics II


Aaron Young


Credit Spring 2025


Section(s)

ARCH-1308-001 (84052)
LEC TuTh 7:35pm - 8:55pm HLC HLC2 1500

LAB TuTh 8:55pm - 10:15pm HLC HLC2 1500

Course Information

Section Information

Course Name, Number, Section & Synonym ARCH-1308-001-84052
Course Description Continuation of the study, methodology, and production of architectural drawings. Exploration of techniques available for the design process with emphasis on three- dimensional composition both analog and digital. Course is intended to fulfill all or part of the following National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Student Performance Criteria: A.1 Professional Communication Skills; A.5 Ordering Systems.
Instructional Method LEC
Location Highland Campus - HLC - HLC2 - 1500
Course Days & Times TuTh 7:35pm - 8:55pm
Credits & Contact Hours 3 Credit Hours / 32 Contact Hours
Prerequisites ARCH 1307.
Instructional Method LAB
Location Highland Campus - HLC - HLC2 - 1500
Course Days & Times TuTh 8:55pm - 10:15pm
Credits & Contact Hours 3 Credit Hours / 64 Contact Hours
Prerequisites ARCH 1307.

Instructor Information

Name Aaron Young
ACC E-Mail Address aaron.young@austincc.edu
Office Location Online
Office Phone Number
Office Hours M W 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Other Information
Course Requirements
  • Course Requirements

    Materials to be purchased by Student:

    • Sketchbook (minimum 50 pages, spiral bound, either 8.5”x11” or 9”x12” - Unlined)
    • Other project materials as assigned throughout the semester

    ACC EMAIL

    All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACC email account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college-related emergencies using this account. Students should expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account unless other arrangements have been made. Likewise, students should use their ACC email account when communicating with instructors and staff. Instructions for activating an ACC email account can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.

     

    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.


Readings
  • Readings

    Textbooks:

    RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK: There is no required textbook for this course, but there will be required readings posted on Blackboard


Course Subjects
  • Course Subjects

    ARCH 1308: Architectural Graphics II 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 generally or as an initial step toward the Associate of Science (AS) in Architecture degree or the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with an Architectural CAD Specialization in Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design. This class provides a project-based exploration of architectural design that will aid in the understanding of and participation in the process of architectural design in practice. The course designation ARCH 1308 uses the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) System to facilitate transfer to a Texas public university.

    COURSE DESCRIPTION

    Continuation of the study, methodology, and production of architectural drawings. Exploration of techniques available for the design process with emphasis on three-dimensional composition both analog    and digital.


Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
  • Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

    STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

    1. Use a range of freehand drawing media and skills related to visual communication.
    2. Use drawing as the means of architectural problem solving.
    3. Use graphic tools to record visual observations.
    4. Manipulate images digitally.
    5. Combine analog and digital techniques.

College Policies

Office Hours

M W 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Online

NOTE

Published: 01/24/2025 00:16:13