Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

ARCH 1101 Studio 1

Course Information

Course information
Course Number ARCH 1101
Course Title Studio 1
Description An introductory studio course developing a set of working drawings for a residential construction project. Course topics include the history of drafting, drafting views, basic drafting techniques, measuring, residential terminology, basic document production and best practices. Emphasis on document production for wood-frame construction and the application of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software into the design process. This course advances to explore multi-family construction concepts, design considerations and code implications. An examination of the coordination and drafting of civil engineering information for residential design is included. (Prerequisites: None)
Total Credits 4
Total Hours 96
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 2 Credits, 48 Hours
Lab 2 Credits, 48 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Understand the definition of design.
  2. Introduce drafting tools and techniques.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of drawing/sketching principles.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of residential construction.
  5. Coordinate a set of residential construction documents.
  6. Produce residential construction drawings.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of space planning applications.
  8. Implement Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software.
  9. Prepare a residential site plan.
  10. Explore multi-family residential construction.
  11. Implement of electronic software for drawing coordination.
  12. Introduce time management skills.
  13. Introduce professional workplace practices.

SCC Accessibility Statement

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