ARCH-1311 Introduction to Architecture

Brittany Guidry

Credit Spring 2025

Section(s)

ARCH-1311-001 (84053)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

ARCH-1311-002 (84054)
LEC DIL ONL DIL

Course Information

Section Information

Course Name, Number, Section & Synonym ARCH-1311-001-84053

Course Description An introduction to architecture that explores the practices, principles, and wider context of architecture and design. Focuses on the role of architecture in society, culture, and the broader physical context of the built environment. Course is intended to fulfill all or part of the following National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Student Performance Criteria: A.8 Cultural Diversity and Social Equity; D.1 Stakeholder Roles in Architecture.

Instructional Method LEC

Location ONL - DIL

Course Days & Times

Credits & Contact Hours 3 Credit Hours / 48 Contact Hours

Prerequisites

Instructional Method LEC

Location ONL - DIL

Course Days & Times

Credits & Contact Hours 3 Credit Hours / 48 Contact Hours

Prerequisites

Distance Education Information

Instructor Information

Name Brittany Guidry

ACC E-Mail Address brittany.guidry@austincc.edu

Office Location Online

Office Phone Number

Office Hours F 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Other Information By Appointment Only

Course Requirements

No departmental prerequisites are required for ARCH 1311 - Intro to Arhitecture.

Readings

Readings

Required Textbooks are listed below:
- Architecture: Form, Space, and Order, 4th Edition* by Francis D.K. Ching; John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015. ISBN: 978-1-118-74508-3. *Paperback or e-book format.
- Think Like An Architect* by Hal Box; University of Texas Press, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-292-71636-0. *Paperback or e-book format.
Materials: Internet connection required for all online course content.

Course Subjects

Course Subjects

This course is intended to fulfill all or part of the following National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Student Performance Criteria:
- A.8 Cultural Diversity and Social Equity:
Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical abilities, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the responsibility of the architect to ensure equity of access to sites, buildings, and structures.
- D.1 Stakeholder Roles in Architecture:
Understanding of the relationships among key stakeholders in the design process—client, contractor, architect, user groups, local community—and the architect’s role to reconcile stakeholder needs.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

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:
1. 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).
2. 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 (Design Thinking Skills).
3. 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).
4. 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).
At the completion of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree – Architectural CAD Specialization, the student will be able to:
1. Operate AEC (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) software including computer aided drafting (CAD), building information modeling (BIM), and 3D modeling applications to plan and prepare construction documents and technical graphics appropriate to the architecture and construction industries.
2. Utilize various architectural drawing types and determine their appropriate uses in architectural projects to demonstrate knowledge of building systems and familiarity with building codes.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of architectural concepts of foundational architecture courses as outlined in the 2014 Student Performance Criteria (SPC) established by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).