ARCH 012A - VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS I

    Recent Professors
    Oleg Mikhailik, Ashley Gordon, Benjamin Warwas
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ARCH 012A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Development of two- and three-dimensional drawing concepts, principles and techniques using mechanical and digital methods. Critically examine an iconic work of architecture through hand drawn orthographic paraline and perspective drawings as well as state of the art two-dimensional CAD drawing and three-dimensional digital modeling and rendering. Study of presentation types and how they can be utilized to communicate architectural ideas using state of the art digital imaging/illustration/composition software. Development of skill sets required in corresponding design studio courses. Required field trips. Total of 18 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.
    Usually Held
    Mon 12:15pm–1:05pm, Mon 6:00pm–6:50pm, Mon 7:00pm–9:35pm, Thu 8:00am–11:35am