CMA 70 - Architectural Design and Visual Communication I

    Recent Professors
    J. Ortega
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Fundamental issues, concepts, and processes involved in two- and three-dimensional architectural drawing and design are introduced. Emphasis is placed upon acquisition of architectural visualization and graphic skills necessary to solve architectural design problems. Students prepare and present design solutions in drawings, using freehand diagrams, gesture sketches, and hard-line drawings, in multi-view, paraline, and perspective systems. A range of techniques and media are employed to comprehend, generate and visually communicate three-dimensional forms, spaces, and environments in two-dimensional architectural drawings. Integration of traditional manual design methods is introduced in development and refinement of a digital three dimensional architectural model. Students who have completed DRA 70 with grade "C" or better are not allowed to take this course.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:20am–12:25pm, Mon Wed 12:25pm–1:50pm