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Registration Form
Department of Architecture, Design & Construction 1700 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19130
www.ccp.edu/node/384
CONTACT David Bertram
RA, LEED AP BD+C Department Chair Department of Architecture Design & Construction Community College of Philadelphia Phone: (215) 751-8860 Email: dbertram@ccp.edu
COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE
ADC 101
Intro to Design & Construction
This course introduces students to the fields of architecture, interior design, construction and related disciplines. Students learn basic terminology, and documentation standards and techniques. Significant factors influencing design and construction are explored, including historical precedents and design theory, interrelationships between working professionals, the financing of projects, ethical and social concerns, and physical and legal constraints. Selected current topics, such as sustainability, modular design and computer interface are discussed. This overview course provides students with a broad understanding of the design and construction fields. Students will learn contemporary methods for accessing and processing information about the design professions.
ADC 103 CAD Basics
A general introduction to computer-assisted design. Students gain proficiency in the use of CAD software through creating architectural drawings. Students will learn the terminology, functions and principles of CAD operations as well as building documentation. Additionally, students will be introduced to advanced software for three-dimensional modeling, rendering and animation. Note: This course focuses on the basics of Computer Aided Drafting. It is necessary for the student to take this course before moving on to ADC 163.
