Architectural Drawing and Design 8437 (co-op not available)

Suggested Grade Levels: 10 or 11 or 12 (36 weeks)

Prerequisite:  Technical Drawing and Design (8435/co-op not available/36 weeks)

Students learn the principles of architecture and increase understanding of working drawings and construction techniques learned in the prerequisite course. Experiences include residential and commercial building designs, rendering, model making, structural details, and community planning. Students use computer-aided drawing and design (CAD) equipment and established standards or codes to prepare models for presentation. The course provides information helpful for the homeowner and is especially beneficial to the future architect, interior designer, or homebuilder.