Architecture (ARC) at Blue Ridge Community College
- ARC 100 - Introduction to Architecture
- Outlines history and impact of architecture. Emphasizes dynamics and social aspects of architecture and society; focuses on 19th and 20th century architectural forms.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- ARC 121 - Architectural Drafting I
- Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning, and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections, and elevations of a simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organizatiohn of architectural working drawings. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan, related details, and pictorial drawings. Part I of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.3 credits
- ARC 122 - Architectural Drafting II
- Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning, and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections, and elevations of a simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organizatiohn of architectural working drawings. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan, related details, and pictorial drawings. Part II of II.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.3 credits
- ARC 130 - Introduction to Materials & Methods of Construction
- Introduces the physical properties and characteristics of building materials and methods of construction. Includes review of residential and light commercial wood-frame construction techniques and an introduction to steel and concrete structural systems.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.3-4 credits
- ARC 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- ARC 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Applications Software I
- Teaches the principles and techniques of architectural drawing practices through the use of architecture specific CAD software. Utilizes the commands and features of the software to generate drawings that emphasize architectural design and structural systems. Use local prerequisites.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.3 credits
- ARC 233 - Advanced Architectural Design & Drafting III
- Introduces the procedures involved in architectural design and construction document processing. Requires preparation of set of working drawings for a residential design project.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.3 credits
- ARC 255 - Construction Estimating
- Requires preparation of detailed material quantity surveys from plans and specifications for commercial construction. Discusses cost, bid, and contract procedures.Lecture 2 hours per week.2 credits
- ARC 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits