ARCH-241: Advanced Architectural Modeling

Course, prefix, number, & title: ARCH-241 Advanced Architectural Modeling

Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3

Credits: 3

Pre-requisites (if any): ARCH-231 with a grade of C or higher

Course Description in college catalog:

Practical application of advanced architectural software to the generation of 3D models, rendering and the creation of animated visuals for architectural designs. Topics include: creating designs in 3D space, editing 3D designs, viewing objects in 3D space, setting lights, cameras, applying color and materials to surfaces, background color and objects; rendering creation of scenes tracking animation and walk-throughs. This course assists in the production of a design studio portfolio.

Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:

A.A.S. Architectural Technology

General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.

1. Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions

2. Reason quantitatively as required in various fields of interest and in everyday life

Course-specific student learning outcomes:

Undestand the important characteristics of a building and apply it to the design.

Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems to evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions.

Reason quantitatively and mathematically as required in their fields. of interests and in everyday life.

Other program outcomes (if applicable).

1. Integrate knowledge and skills in the program of study

Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:

Exams, drawings, assignments and performance

Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.

Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.