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Course Info for AHIS - 364 - 01, Spring 2026
Class number: 2187 Title: Architectural Drawing Department: Fine Arts
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 16 Current enrollment: 12 Available seats: 4
Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: W: 1:30PM-4:10PM, HL - 14 Instructor(s): Rothblatt, Rob
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Arts Requirement
Note: 1 seat reserved for a first year student.
Course Description:
A conceptual and practical introduction to the varied types of architectural drawings used to describe and perceive buildings. Tailored for liberal arts students, topics include geometry vs perception, freehand drawings, foreshortening, drafting measured drawings, understanding plans and sections, 3D parallel projection drawings, and setting up basic perspective views Students study and analyze inspiring drawings and buildings from their related classes, whether Art History, Engineering or Urban Studies. The class is taught as a hands-on studio course. This class serves as a prerequisite for AHIS 365/ENGR 342.