Architectural Design I Higher Education Program

Prepare students for the Autodesk Certified User (ACU) exam from Certiport®. Students explore fundamental concepts in design and architecture, gaining experience with manual and digital drafting techniques.

In Architectural Design I, students will:

Prepare drawings manually and using AutoCAD software
Utilize sequential processes to develop an understanding of creating and annotating drawing
Apply standard rules regarding line types, offset objects, creating layers, and setting up a page for plotting

Architectural Design I Program for Higher Education

Prepare students to apply their drafting skills to architectural and design careers.

Certification Prep

Architectural Design I prepares students for the Autodesk Certified User (ACU) exam from Certiport®. With course curriculum aligned to certification objectives, students get everything they need to excel on certification exams and earn resume-boosting credentials.

Turnkey Career Education

Ready-to-use programs in high-demand and emerging fields allow institutions to adapt quickly and meet the growing demand for industry credentials.

Interactive Learning Students Love

Grounded in educational research, each course maximizes student engagement with relevant content, real-world projects, discussion boards, videos, and more.

Ready for the Real World

Students become career ready when they go beyond understanding concepts to applying them in real life. Through practical activities, students gain the skills they need for in-demand careers.

Learn architecture and design skills and explore an Architecture career path.

Course Outline
Module Introduction
Interactive Instructional Design
Formative and Summative Assessments
Accessibility

Course Outline by Module

Module 1: Basic Drafting

Module 2: Design and Drawings Part I

Module 3: Design and Drawings Part II

Module 4: Design and Drawings Part III

Module 5: Dimensioning and Annotation

Module 6: Working Drawings

Module 7: Pictorial Drawings and Surface Developments

Module 8:Sequential Processes Part I

Module 9: Sequential Processes Part II

Module 10: Sequential Processes Part III

Module 11: Sequential Processes Part IV

Module 12: Sequential Processes Part V

Module 13: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part I

Module 14: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part II

Module Introduction

Module Introduction Video and Description

Each module begins with an introductory video where the instructor sets the stage for topics and learning objectives for the upcoming module. The video is followed by a short description of the module content.
Module Learning Objectives

Each module introduction includes the set of learning objectives for students to review prior to beginning instruction.
Polling Question

Students engage with an interactive poll related to the upcoming module content. After completing the poll, students can see how their peers responded with a percentage breakdown of the results.
Introduce New Vocabulary

The module introduction concludes with an interactive vocabulary matching activity, designed to familiarize students with words and concepts they will learn in the upcoming module.

Interactive Instructional Design

Engaging Lesson Videos

Each lesson begins with an instructional video from an expert educator, designed to grab students’ attention while addressing learning objectives.
Interactive Reading

Each lesson video is followed by an interactive reading where students dive into new material with embedded interactives like hot spots, flip cards, slides, videos, and more!
Integrated Activities

Activities are embedded purposefully between lessons and incorporate a variety of interactive tools for students to practice what they’ve learned.
Project-Based Learning

End-of-module projects provide the opportunity for students to apply what they’ve learned to a real-world situation that they would encounter in the workforce.

Formative and Summative Assessments

Concept Check

Embedded concept checks include a variety of low-stakes activities, including short answer responses, matching, flashcards, and sorting.
Discussion-based Reflections

Thought-provoking discussion prompts invite students to process and share their learning with their peers. Utilize your LMS discussion board or have students work in an individual course journal.
Short Answer Assignments

Short answer assignments are included at the end of each module, providing an opportunity for students to analyze and apply their learning to a real-world situation. Students are supplied with a detailed assignment rubric, with clear expectations.
Module Quizzes

Each module concludes with a quiz, assessing student understanding. Quizzes are auto-scored and the results report back to the teacher’s gradebook in their LMS.
Midterm Exam

Assess student content mastery midway through the course.
Final Exam

A comprehensive final exam assesses student skills and knowledge at the end of the course. The final exam is auto-scored and the results report back to the teacher’s gradebook in their LMS.

Accessibility

Text-to-Speech

Audio features allow greater accessibility for students. Highlight any text within the course to have it read out loud, including image alt text.
Language Translations

Translate any text within the course, including video transcripts, into 60+ languages. Additionally, many language translations can be read out loud using the text-to-speech feature.
Closed Captioning

All videos within the course include closed captioning with the ability to access video transcripts and translate into 60+ languages.
Alternative Activities

Alternative activities are embedded throughout lessons to meet accessibility standards and provide alternatives to the interactive activities in multiple choice format.

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Course Preview

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Digital Tour

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Additional Architectural Design I Resources

Blended Learning Guide
Pacing Guide
Answer Keys
Course Syllabus
On-Demand Training

Blended Learning Guide

Step-by-step teaching support for each lesson
In-class discussion prompts
Suggestions for independent, small group, and whole class instruction
Facilitation support and student work samples for projects
Sample student responses for reflections and short answer assignments

Pacing Guide

Provides a tool for teachers to appropriately assign coursework and allocate time on a weekly basis for completing a course within a semester or year long time frame.

Answer Keys

Includes answers and grading rubrics for Reflections and Short Answer Assignments, along with detailed grading rubrics and sample student work for Projects.

Course Syllabus

The syllabus includes a high-level course overview, module overviews, and module learning objectives.

On-Demand Training

An on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.

Frequently asked questions about Architectural Design I

What modules are covered in this course?
Module 1: Basic Drafting

Module 2: Design and Drawings Part I

Module 3: Design and Drawings Part II

Module 4: Design and Drawings Part III

Module 5: Dimensioning and Annotation

Module 6: Working Drawings

Module 7: Pictorial Drawings and Surface Developments

Module 8:Sequential Processes Part I

Module 9: Sequential Processes Part II

Module 10: Sequential Processes Part III

Module 11: Sequential Processes Part IV

Module 12: Sequential Processes Part V

Module 13: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part I

Module 14: Three-Dimensional Drawing Part II
Does this course align to any industry certifications?

Yes. When paired with Architectural Design II, this course prepares students for the Autodesk Certified User (ACU) in AutoCAD certification exam from Certiport®.
Is this program available in print or digitally?

Architectural Design I is a robust, digital-only course ideal for virtual or blended learning.
What faculty resources are available?

Faculty resources include the course syllabus, pacing guide, answer keys, blended learning guide, and digital courseware access. Additionally, an on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.
Which Learning Management System (LMS) does this course integrate with?

Digital courseware is delivered on the award-winning Savvas Realize platform, which can integrate with: Google Classroom, Canvas®, Schoology®, Blackboard®, Moodle®, AGILIX® Buzz®, and D2L.
What are the digital license options?

Course digital access can be purchased for 1 year.
How long does it take to complete the course?

Architectural Design I is designed to support a full-credit course and therefore may be used to support a semester- or year-long option. On average, this course requires 80 instructional seat-time hours, equating to roughly 3–4 lessons per week. Teachers can make course customizations if desired to meet specific needs.
Are there any required materials for this course?

Yes. Due to the hands-on nature of Architectural Design I, AutoCAD software is required for students.