BDC 1040 CA - Introduction to Architecture (Studio 1)

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Course Fee: $35.00
Description: This class with be an introductory course to allow students to learn about the field of architectural design, and other associated and possible careers in conjunction with Building Design & Construction. Students will research and explore the world of architecture around them, and see how they might find a place therein. Within this course, students will come to know the difference between creating architecture vs just building space. They will also be able to research an educational direction and career path associated with and around the field of architecture and design.

Course content will include research-based assignments and reports, along with studio design and work critiques. Students will begin to learn to create and present ideas and thoughts through the use of analog and digital presentations. Students will discover great architecture all around them, and understand how they can be a part of it. The class will also include introductory methods of reading, interpreting and creating beginnings of architectural and construction documents. At the end of the semester, students will create architecture with a signature assignment where they will begin to understand concept design and how to create architecture with reason and value.