This course will elaborate upon the graphic and communication conventions established in the fundamental architecture curriculum. Intermediate investigations in two dimensional representation and photographic manipulation are developed to enhance presentation skills within a professional and academic context. The topics covered in the course culminate in the generation of an architecture portfolio in readiness for job interviews.
PDARCH 2Co-op Fundamentals for Architects0.50 units
This course will explore aspects of career development related to preparing for and being successful in co-op work terms, such as understanding Co-operative and Experiential Education policies and procedures, using Waterloo Works, preparing résumés, interviewing effectively, meeting employers' expectations, and preparing work-term reports.
Prerequisites
Complete all of the following
Must have completed the following: PDARCH1 - Portfolio Development (0.50)
PDARCH 3Electronic Communications and Web Design0.50 units
This course will elaborate upon digital skills introduced in PDARCH2. Students will learn the fundamentals of web design and will create a living, interactive, digital portfolio. Students will learn how to structure, design, and manage websites and web logs.
Prerequisites
Must have completed the following: PDARCH1 - Portfolio Development (0.50)
This course is designed to assist students in building a foundation of skills for academic research, editing texts, and designing a research program in preparation for higher studies, essay writing, and thesis development. This course offers concise and pragmatic approaches to the challenges of academic and professional writing, including issues in formatting, referencing, creation of bibliographies, footnoting, and endnoting.
Prerequisites
Must have completed the following: PDARCH3 - Electronic Communications and Web Design (0.50)