ACH 263H - Architectural Travel Study 2-Honors

3 credit hours - 30 hours of lecture and 45 hours of laboratory
This is an Honors course.

Further explore significant architecture in different destinations not previously studied in ACH 262. Analyze site specific architecture through tours and in-person observations. Experience architecture from several time periods that has influenced design throughout the world. Examine architectural design styles within the context of the trip destination such as monuments, outdoor spaces, museums, civic and religious buildings, along with other historic and contemporary structures.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for Honors courses and ACH 262 or ACH 262H and permission of department chair

Crosslisted: Also offered as ACH 263 ; credit not given for both ACH 263 and ACH 263H.

Note: Complete and present an honors capstone research that extends beyond the classroom. This travel study course is taught primarily on site and requires pre and post-trip meetings. Students are required to sign up for the associated travel section and pay for travel fees separately. Students are also required to have a valid passport 90 days prior to departure and valid 90 days after the return date.

Course Outcomes:

Analyze designs.

Identify significant architectural features
Diagram plans and designs of building projects
Diagram plans and designs of outdoor spaces
Illustrate design characteristics
Contrast buildings with outdoor spaces

Evaluate architectural building types.

Assess building use
Identify building program
List building program requirements
Diagram building spaces

Develop presentation skills.

Draw diagrams and plans of design projects
Assemble project imagery
Evaluate appropriateness of diagrams and imagery
Explain project information formally to others

Incorporate sketching as a design communication tool.

Acquire sketching skills and techniques
Develop rendering and proportional techniques
Identify applications and uses for sketching
Assess scope and subject of the sketch
Identify sketch attributes
Compile various sketches and drawing types in sketchbook

Identify architectural design styles.

Evaluate use of materials, form, details and composition
Contrast contemporary design with classical design
Draw representative projects of given architectural periods
Describe major features of various design styles

Investigate cultural influences and responses.

Acquaint self with local customs
Evaluate appreciation and response to design
Identify elements of city planning
Adjust self to local customs
Compare to American culture and influences on design