Corona Vista High – Architectural Design 1a-1b
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
This is a year course for students who have successfully completed Architectural Drawing 1A (a one-semester manual architectural drawing course) and Computer-Aided Drawing 1A/1B (a one year CAD course) with a grade of "C" or better. The student will be introduced to architectural design principles including line, forms, values of lines, textures, volume, space, and various art forms to develop interior and exterior living areas. The student will use details and design criteria specific to particular styles of architecture to create homes to specific programs. The student will design several homes (using an Architectural CAD software as a tool) using the above principles. The student will use architectural animation software to create presentations and walk-through animations of their structure.
Prerequisites: Architectural Drawing 1A-1B/ Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) 1A-1B with a passing grade of "C" or better
Grades: 11-12
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