Fall Semester
ACC AEC 1100 Introduction to Design Theory (3.0 ACC credits)
6909105 - 0.5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College
Prerequisite: Demonstrate college readiness in English & Math.
Course fee: Approx. $25
Evaluates design environments both physical and theoretical. Students will be encouraged to consider how social and individual behavior is reflected in and influenced by these designed environments. Through exploration of assigned readings and movies, the student will critically assess how design influences our perception of the built environment that surrounds us and the design theory behind it.
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ACC AEC 2075 Special Topics: Design Studio I (3.0 ACC credits)
6909113 0.5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College
Prerequisite: Demonstrate college readiness in English & Math.
Course fee: Approx. $25
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of a special topic of interest (students will learn introductory architecture studio skills, including hand drawing and modeling techniques).
Spring Semester
ACC AEC 1200 Print Reading Residential/Commercial (3.0 ACC credits)
6909101 - 0.5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College
Prerequisite: Demonstrate college readiness in English & Math.
Course fee: Approx. $50
Interpret construction prints and the related documents produced by the residential or commercial architect and used in the construction industry.
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ACC CAD 1101 Computer Aided Drafting/2D I (3.0 ACC credits)
6909103 - 0.5 Practical Arts Credit/3.0 Credits - Arapahoe Community College
Prerequisite: Demonstrate college readiness in English & Math.
Course fee: Approx. $25
Focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills using the AutoCAD software. Includes file management, Cartesian coordinate system & dynamic input, drawing templates, drawing aids, linetype and lineweights, layer usage, drawing & editing geometric objects, polylines & splines, array, text applications, creating tables, and basic dimensioning.
Optional Additional Courses: CTE Drafting & Design WBL S1 CTE Drafting & Design WBL S2
79099999S1 / 79099999S2- 0.5 Practical Arts Credit
Students work on the job in a business related area. Must provide their own transportation, paperwork, and work a minimum number of hours per semester. This class can be taken either/both semesters with instructor approval.