MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

ARC165  20046-99999

Introduction to Architecture Professional Practice and Ethics

1.

Identify and describe career opportunities in architecture. (I)

2.

Identify and explain common methods of marketing architectural services. (II)

3.

Explain the importance of effective communications in architecture. (III)

4.

Explain the purpose and uses of the AIA handbook of standards. (IV)

5.

Identify and describe various types of insurance and bonds used in architecture. (V)

6.

Describe common inter-professional relationships in architecture, and identify and explain common agreements between architects and their partners. (VI)

7.

Identify and explain common architectural project procedures, and explain the process of creating construction documents drawings and specifications. (VII)

8.

Explain general and supplementary contract conditions that apply to architecture. (VIII)

9.

Explain the processes of selecting the contractor and bidding on a project. (IX)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

ARC165   20046-99999

Introduction to Architecture Professional Practice and Ethics

I. Careers in Architecture

A. Introduction to architecture B Professional services of an architect

C. Educational requirements and professional registration

D. Related careers

II. Methods of Marketing Architectural Services

A. Identifying markets and abilities

B. Choosing a marketing system

C. Marketing communications

D. Organizing and budgeting for marketing

E. The marketing plan

III. Communication in Architecture

A. Fundamentals of communication

B. Oral communication

C. Written communication and documentation

D. Special concerns

E. Organizing and managing the communication effort

IV. The AIA Handbook

A. Organization of AIA hand book including appendix and general information

B. The construction industry as viewed by latest AIA handout

C. Uses of the handbook

V. Insurance and Bonds in Architecture

A. Architect's professional insurance program

B. Architect's personnel insurance program

C. Architect's office insurance program

D. Owner and contractor insurance requirements

E. Bonds and their requirements

F. Prototype letters

G. Certificate of insurance

VI. Architects' Professional Relationships and Agreements

A. Inter-professional relationships

1. Public relations for the architect

2. Selection of public relations council

3. Civic activities

4. Public relations

5. Ethic considerations

B. Agreements

1. General comments of the owner-architect agreement

2. Percentage of construction cost agreement

3. Direct personal expense agreement

4. Fee plus expenses agreement

5. Review of some known agreement documents

VII. Project Procedures, Construction Document Drawings, and Specifications

A. Project procedures

1. Architect and owner responsibilities

2. Organization of the project

3. Instruction

4. Scheduling project services

5. Project program

6. Schematic design

7. Design development

8. Construction documents

9. Cost of services

10. Project record book

B. Construction documents and drawings

1. General comments

2. Laying out the work

3. Production

4. Ownership

C. Specifications of construction documents

1. General comments

2. Types of specifications

3. Writing specifications

4. Forms and policy

5. Specification references

VIII. General Conditions of the Contract

A. History of the AIA general condition

B. Use of general condition

C. Review of the Main AIA documents

D. General condition

E. Supplementary condition

IX. Selection of the Contractor and the Bidding Procedure

A. Objective and procedure

B. Bidding

C. Methods of awarding contracts

D. The contract system

E. Types of contracts

F. Prequalification of bidders

G. Preparation and receipt of bids

H. Awarding and executing contracts