Architecture (ARC) at Virginia Highlands Community College
Distance Learning
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- 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 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 organization 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. Credit will not be awarded for both ARC 122 and ARC 124.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 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