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ARCH 1302   History Of Modern Architecture (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
The evolution of 20th. Century design theory is surveyed, from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Special attention is given to significant architects, designers, and personalities and their effect on the modern movement. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 3012015122

ARCH 1307   Architectural Graphics I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Basic architectural drafting techniques are studied including orthographic projection and isometric drawing. Linework in pencil and ink are emphasized. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4801025322

ARCH 1308   Architectural Graphics II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Architecture 1307 or demonstrated competence approved by the division dean.
Three-dimensional drawing utilizing perspective and shade/shadow theory is studied in pencil and ink. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4801025322

ARCH 1315   Architectural Computer Graphics I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Basic computer terminology and software applications utilizing the microcomputer in architecture and design are studied. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4801025222

ARCH 2301   Freehand Drawing I (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: None.
Representational drawing is studied with emphasis upon eye-to-hand coordination utilizing light, shade, line, and tonal quality. Pencil media is utilized. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4801025122

ARCH 2302   Freehand Drawing II (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite: Architecture 2301.
Representational drawing is continued using a variety of techniques in pen and ink media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4801025122

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Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.