| Grade Range: |
| | 11–12 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | Introduction to Design 1,2, Honors PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture 1,2, Integrated Math I A-B, Integrated Math II A-B |
| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Practical Arts, weighted |
| UC subject area satisfied: |
| | g - College Preparatory Elective |
| Notes: |
| | To receive honors credit, students must complete an end-of-course project. |
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| Course Description: |
| | Architectural Design allows students to put into practice the skills and concepts introduced in Civil Engineering and Architecture. Students will complete designs for residential, commercial, and public projects that follow real-world guidelines and restrictions and address a community need. Each unit builds in complexity survey, design, mode and complete structural and water calculations for their building proposal. Students will work with and receive feedback from industry professional in the fields of Construction, Civil Engineering & Architecture. By the end of the year, students will be able to design and complete basic mathematical modeling for both residential and commercial structures. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 7711 - Advanced Architectural Design (Capstone) |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | No adopted text. Schools choose from among available resources. |