INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE
Prerequisite: None
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Fee: ~ $10.00
In Introduction to Architecture, students will begin to learn about the world of architecture and how it applies to them. Throughout the course, we will be learning about the design of residential architecture and construction through each student’s own home, the city of Geneva and design projects. Students will complete a set of working drawings which include elevations, floor plans, detail sections and 3D models, board and computer drafting, field trips, hands on projects, and guest speakers are all utilized to help students learn about the various parts of architecture.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Prerequisite: Intro to Architecture
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Fee: ~ $10.00
This is a continuation of material/activities from Introduction to Architecture. Students will go into more detail on topics covered previously, but also take a closer look at commercial architecture and construction. Students will build models by hand and on the computer as well as completing the creation of a basic computer “tour” of part of a home using animation/rendering software. Many projects are similar to those found at the college level. Board and computer drafting, competitions, field trips and guest speakers will help students learn more about the various parts of architecture and construction