AR 202 - Architectural Graphics II

Description
Students will utilize basic architectural design concepts to explore architectural form and space. This course exposes students to varying representative techniques to create architectural graphics. Current industry software will be used to create digital presentations. Four hours lecture/lab offered winter only.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4

School: School of STEM
Department: Mechanical & Architectural Design
Discipline: AR

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220215T20:38:31
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Review design principles and elements through the lens of architecture

2. Utilize current industry software to create digital presentation graphics

3. Gain exposure to varying representational formats and presentation methods

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Be able to create a simple 3D image from a 2D drawing.

II. Take a 3D model, map textures and backgrounds, and create a 3D rendering and video.

III. Take a 3D rendering and modify the image using a computer art tool.

IV. Create a professional looking portfolio of the building images and videos.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 20%

Demonstration: 20%

Projects: 60%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: AR 201
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor needs to be familiar with 2D and 3D CAD softwares and computer tools used to create renderings of buildings.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S., Pre-Master of Architecture, A.A. (Lawrence Technological University), Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Facility Management)
Course Fees: $20.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 101363
Course CIP Code: 04.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA