DESN 100: Fundamentals of Design

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0953.00)

This course introduces the fundamentals of the design process as students develop and apply design skills using visual elements and principles of two- and three-dimensional design. It includes solving visual problems and creating authentic designs using black and white and color media in both two- and three-dimensions. Students also study design in historical, social, and multicultural contexts. (Formerly DRAF 136.)

DESN 101: AutoCAD Computer-Aided Drafting I

Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours. (0953.00)

This course introduces computer-aided drafting. Students use computers with AutoCAD software and peripheral equipment to develop computer-generated drawings for various fields and industries, including architecture, engineering, landscape, and interior design. Students learn principles and techniques that enable them to create, edit, modify, scale, and plot two-dimensional technical drawings. (Formerly DRAF 101.)

DESN 102: Architectural Drawing

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0201.00)

This course provides the methods and techniques required for architectural drawing. It covers freehand sketching, line work, lettering, geometric constructions, orthographic and isometric projections, and construction drawings, which include floor plans, elevations, sections, and details. (Formerly ARCH 101.)

DESN 103: Architectural Communications

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DESN 102.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0201.00)

This course provides students the fundamentals of architectural presentation, rendering, and model making. It introduces standards and applications of design language, color theory, pen and ink, freehand drawing, two-point perspective, and model making technique. (Formerly ARCH 103.)

DESN 105: Construction Materials

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours. (0201.00)

This course provides an overview of the processes and materials used in construction. Topics include elements of planning, designing, and contracting of the work. The course emphasizes site preparation and the materials used in residential and commercial projects, including wood, concrete, steel, glazing, and masonry as applied to the interiors and exteriors of buildings. (Formerly ARCH 105.)

DESN 107: History of Western Architecture -A Sustainable Perspective

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (0201.00)

This course introduces the history of Western architecture from the ancient Near East to the present day with an emphasis on the timeless principles of sustainability. It examines selected significant historical works of architecture to shed light on the technological, religious, and social forces that shaped these works. Students explore the principles of sustainable design as they examine past exemplars of architectural design through the lens of present day sustainability guidelines.

DESN 110: Graphics Communication

Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in DRAF 110 or ENGR 110.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0953.00)

This course introduces graphics as a fundamental means of communicating technical information for product design, manufacturing, and construction. Students develop an understanding of graphics communication in the design process and gain hands-on experience using modern computer-aided solid modeling software to produce part models, assemblies, and drawings according to industry standards. (Formerly DRAF/ENGR 110.)

DESN 111: Engineering Design Graphics

Units: 4
Prerequisites: DESN 110
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in DRAF 111 or ENGR 111.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0953.00)

This course prepares engineering and design students to use the graphic communication tools used by engineers in industry. Students develop an advanced understanding of these tools in the engineering design process and gain hands-on experience using modern computer-aided solid modeling software to produce complex part models, assemblies, and drawings. (Formerly DRAF/ENGR 111.)

DESN 120: Manufacturing Processes

Units: 4
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 4 hours. (0953.00)

This course provides students a basic understanding of the properties of materials and how these materials, including plastics, metals, ceramics, and composites, are transformed into finished products. Students study basic and advanced manufacturing processes, including material removal, joining and assembly, molding and casting, surfacing, and finishing. (Formerly DRAF 120.)

DESN 200: Architectural Design I

Units: 3
Prerequisites: DESN 102.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0201.00)

This course introduces the basics of architectural design. Students learn and apply fundamental form and space concepts to a design project using visual communication, spatial communications, and creative problem solving. (Formerly ARCH 102.)

DESN 201: AutoCAD Computer-Aided Drafting II

Units: 3
Prerequisites: DESN 101.
Corequisite: DESN 101 if prerequisite not met.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0953.00)

This course focuses on applying advanced AutoCAD skills in the design process to create models, drawings, and related documentation for a variety of applications and industries. Topics include tolerancing, block libraries, attributes, bills of materials, isometric drawings, plotting, modeling, and photo-realistic 3D rendering. Students develop and apply skills in visualizing, creating, and editing 3D shapes for modeling, testing, rapid prototyping, and marketing. The course emphasizes improving productivity and developing modeling and presentation skills. (Formerly DRAF 201.)

DESN 203: Solid Modeling

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DESN 101 and DESN 110.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 4.50 hours. (0953.00)

This course introduces engineering and design students to 3D parametric solid modeling, including basic and intermediate parts, assemblies, and drawings. From their models, students produce CAD drawings to include orthographic, pictorial, section, and detail views. The course also covers dimensioning, dimensional tolerancing, and thread notation per ASME Y14.5M-1994 and uses Pro/Engineer (Creo) and SolidWorks software extensively.

DESN 204: Advanced 3D Modeling and Prototyping

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DESN 203 or DESN 201.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1.50 hours, laboratory 4.50 hours. (0953.00)

This course provides advanced theory and hands-on application of 3D modeling and prototyping to students with prior CAD modeling experience or coursework. Building upon the fundamentals, students develop skill in solid and surface modeling, mold designing, rapid prototyping, and additive manufacturing. Students develop and refine modeling skills, produce prototypes, enhance presentation models, and use simulation and 3D printing tools to solve design problems. Additional topics include file translation, presentation assessment, and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) techniques. (Formerly DRAF 204.)

DESN 207: Revit Building Information Modeling

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: DESN 101 and DESN 102.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in ARCH 207 or DRAF 207.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours. (0953.00)

This course prepares intermediate design students to create, detail, and present CAD models of the built environment using Revit building information modeling software. Students create and modify building models, produce presentations including renderings and animated walk-throughs, manipulate parametric objects, create schedules and details from the data base, and generate construction documents from the model. The course is intended for students pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, construction, drafting, and landscape and interior design. (Formerly ARCH 207/DRAF 207.)

DESN 290: Portfolio and Presentation

Units: 1
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 0.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hours. (0953.00)

Students develop a professional portfolio using their best work from previously completed architecture and drafting courses to highlight their design and drawing achievements. The course also covers how students can market themselves for the workforce through resume writing, job search strategies, and presentation and interview skills.

DESN 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU

This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. (Formerly DRAF 292.)

DESN 296: Topics in Design

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (0953.00)

This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in Drafting that are not included in regular course offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and given its own title and 296 number designation in the class schedule. (Formerly DRAF 296.)

DESN 298: Directed Study in Design

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor and department chair approval and successful completion of 12 units of college work with at least a 3.0 grade-point average.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours
Laboratory 6 hours
Laboratory 9 hours. (0953.00)

This course allows students to pursue a special area of interest in order to achieve specific goals beyond the scope of existing courses within the discipline. Students work independently and interact directly with an instructor on an individual basis and as prescribed by the Directed Study Agreement. (Formerly DRAF 298.)

DESN 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience

Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU

Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. (Formerly DRAF 299.)