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
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: AR 201
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $15.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course 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)

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
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.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 20%

Demonstration: 20%

Projects: 60%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

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
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 101363
Course CIP Code: 04.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

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

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