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• ARCH 203: Contracts and Specifications

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 Study of the purposes, structure and provisions of contemporary construction industry contracts. Relationships among owners, architects and other design professionals, general and subcontractors, and vendors and suppliers are reviewed in detail. Students learn to adjust standard contract formats and specifications to tailor them for individual projects, according to C.S.I. procedure.
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• ARCH 211: Portfolio Development

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  0-4-2 This course assists students in preparing effective presentations of design and documentation work, both for professional development and for career placement. Students will develop professional development plans and job search materials and strategies. Student's portfolio needs will be individually evaluated and assessed with regard to professional and career goals. Assignments will be based upon particular student needs. Corequisite: ARCH 245 or CADT 110. Corequisite:    ARCH 245 or CADT 110.
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• ARCH 212: Materials, Detailing-Interiors

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 This course introduces students to a comprehensive range of construction materials, techniques and systems commonly employed in the construction and finishing of buildings and spaces, from interior finishes and treatments (including lighting, color and acoustics) through operating systems and exterior cladding or enclosures. Materials are studied in terms of their composition, physical properties, manufacture and assembly, applications and regulatory constraints. Basic terminology, principles and processes in design and construction, and factors that influence material selection are discussed. Construction details are examined and developed. Also highlighted are select issues facing design and construction professionals, including sustainable design and new technologies and materials. Prereq: ARCH 101. Prerequisite:    ARCH 101.
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• ARCH 221: Hist of Arch & Interiors I

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 The course concentrates on the major historical movements and theoretical concepts which describe each period from pre-history through Baroque. Lectures will explore ways of interpreting built forms, sculpture and painting so that specific building projects can be understood in the context of the major issues that are central to each period. Extensive reading is required for the purpose of engaging in class discussions that will interpret both the concepts presented and the specific built forms discussed. Interior spaces and their connection to the concepts discussed will attempt to illuminate the relationship between the container and the contained. Corequisite: ENGL 101. Corequisite:    ENGL 101.
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• ARCH 222: Hist of Arch & Interiors II

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 This course follows the same format as ARCH 221, but will concentrate on the modern world from the late 17th century through the present. Interior design will be explored in greater depth in order to respond to its emergence as an independent discipline. In addition to an expanded discussion of interior design, students will read original texts and treatises pertaining to the major theories presented. At this point students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to interpret both written and visual information presented in the course. Prerequisite: ARCH 221. Prerequisite:    ARCH 221.
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• ARCH 245: Design of Space I

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-5-4 Studio course devoted to the design of housing. Issues related to building context, urbanism and site and appropriate use of materials will be realized through a specific building/ interiors program. Values of non-Western cultures relating to habitat will be incorporated into design work. Development of alternatives culminates in selection and detailed realization of a specific design and end with a juried presentation. Prerequisite: ARCH 111. Prerequisite:    ARCH 111.
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• ARCH 246: Design of Space II

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-5-4 Studio course devoted to the design of commercial and institutional projects. This studio introduces students to increased programmatic and contextual complexity. The socio-cultural, environmental, and behavioral aspects of architectural and interior design are emphasized through an examination of public buildings, how they are used and how they are perceived. This design studio continues the development of the student's ability to understand, interpret and represent architectural spaces. Projects will culminate in a formal "juried" presentation. Prerequisite: ARCH 245. Prerequisite:    ARCH 245.
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• ART 101: Visual Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 The Visual Communication course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental issues involved in the production and understanding of works of art within the broad context of human interaction and communication. The course introduces the student to the concepts, ideas, forms, and qualities of art and art appreciation, while simultaneously connecting the images that appear in everyday life to history, culture and visual aesthetics. Themes include ethical issues and censorship of art.
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• ART 101H: Visual Communication (Honors)

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 This course considers art as a significant form of visual communication across multiple times and cultures. Through the study of available methods for looking and interacting with works of art, studens learn to write and speak critically about the visual tools that artists use to communicate to the audience, with emphasis on art historical theory and interpretation as well as relationships between art history and other academic disciplines. Prereq: ENGL 101, may be taken concurrently.
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• ART 103: Hist of Art Ancient to Renaiss

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Philadelphia

  
  3-0-3 This course surveys the history and stylistic development of art forms from the ancient world through the Renaissance, including Islamic Art. The course requires students to analyze and interpret works of art and also explores concepts and media, as well as the political, social, and religious developments related to important artistic changes. A field trip to a museum is required.
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