Architecture (ARC) at Danville Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- ARC 115 - Architectural Graphics
- Covers various types of presentation techniques associated with architecture, including rendered plans and elevations, pictorial drawings and perspectives, and the use of drawing media.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 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 organization 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. Credit will not awarded for both ARC 121 and ARC 123.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 131 - Materials and Methods of Construction I
- Covers use of wood as a building material in all phases of construction. Deals with species used, growth characteristics, hygroscopic properties, and applications of lumber and plywood. Includes wood framing systems, premanufactured components, modular systems, windows, doors, cabinets and flooring.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ARC 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ARC 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits