Architectural Design III

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III

SIERRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

2023-2024

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

            Architectural Design III class students will learn the fundamentals of building design, site design, and development. They will learn how engineers work by applying math and science and using 3D architectural design software to design both residential and commercial projects.. This course will help students learn the skills and concepts necessary for drawing, planning, and designing. Students will use problem solving techniques to produce basic and complex drawings primarily through the use of CAD and BIM software and other design media.

 

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT:

Mt. San Antonio College.

ARCH 147 Architectural CAD and BIM (3 units, Degree Applicable, CSU)

 

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Jaime Estrada

 

TEXTBOOK: Exploring Drafting, by John R. Walker, Bernard D. Mathis, The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc 9^th. Ed. 2007

 

MAGAZINE RESOURCES: Architectural Record/ Dwell/Decor

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

First Semester

Unit 1  Overview of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Unit 2  Residential Design

Second Semester

Unit 3  Commercial Applications

Unit 4  Commercial Building Design

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS:

In order to pass this course, Students will be expected to:

- Be in attendance for 94% of class meetings. As a laboratory course, attendance is necessary to gain the knowledge and skills needed for an appropriate understanding of Drafting and Design.

- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 70% or higher in this course.

- Complete the following performance standards:

1. Complete all assigned open response, performance events, and presentations.
2. Actively participate in problem solving and group activities.
3. Keep an acceptable Drafting Portfolio with divers for project notes, handouts, conceptual sketches, and final prints of projects. Portfolio will be graded at the end of each SCHOOL REPORT CARD PERIOD!

 

GRADING:

Weekly Grade (accumulated work): 20 pts. per week = 360 points /semester.

Portfolio Checks (6, 12, & 18 week)

Final Project = 50 points

 

Grading Chart based on Technology Department Standards.

A= 90-100%

B= 80- 89%

C= 70- 79%

D= 60- 69%

F= below 59%

 

CLASSROOM AND LAB RULES:

All students are expected to conduct themselves in a business-like manner.

1. Respect others around you, the classroom equipment and computers.
2. Be on time, this means be in your assigned seat before the bell rings.
3. Remain quiet until all announcements are made and attendance has been taken.
4. All assignments turned in must have your name, date, and assignment on them.
5. Be prepared, and bring all classroom materials with you.
6. Obey all school-wide rules as outlined in the Sierra Vista High School Handbook.
7. No cellular phones or any electronic devices may be in view of any classmate or the instructor unless a specific project requires the use of this devise, per instructor’s permission.

Make-up Work:

It is your responsibility to ask for missed assignments when returning to school.

 

CONFERENCES:

The teacher is available for conferences with parents and/or students between 8:30am-9:21am

(9:00am-9:47am) Wed. 

Please, if possible, schedule an appointment ahead of time.

email: [email protected]

Tel. number: 626.960.7741 ex: 87028