10304104Basic Architectural Drawing
Course Information
Description
This course will build on the Basic Architectural Drawing coursework and further develop student skills in computer-aided drawing techniques for interior design. Computer-aided three-dimensional modeling will also be introduced and explored as a method to communicate design.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate proper use of materials and equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    on exams
    in lab performance
    Criteria
    you analyze the basic drafting materials
    you demonstrate the proper use of materials
    you analyze the basic drafting equipment
    you demonstrate the proper use of drafting equipment

  2. Demonstrate proper line techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    on a work sheet
    on an exam
    Criteria
    you distinguish various line weights
    you analyze architectural lines
    you analyze appropriate line weight to use for a specific application
    worksheet includes a demonstration of proper line techniques

  3. Develop architectural lettering style
    Assessment Strategies
    in lab performance
    on a biweekly project
    on a final project
    Criteria
    you analyze architectural lettering styles
    project includes proper architectural lettering style
    you demonstrate architectural lettering techniques
    project includes proper line weight
    project includes proper letter spacing

  4. Demonstrate proper dimensioning technique
    Assessment Strategies
    on a worksheet
    on a quiz
    Criteria
    you analyze dimensioning guidelines and techniques
    you apply proper dimensioning technique
    worksheet includes proper application of dimensioning techniques
    worksheet includes a demonstration of proper guidelines as per check list

  5. Demonstrate sketching and field measuring
    Assessment Strategies
    on a biweekly project
    on a final project
    Criteria
    you analyze sketching and field measuring techniques
    project includes accurate field measuring
    project includes sketching to scale
    project includes sketching to plan view using standard architectural symbols
    project includes rough dimensional in sketch format

  6. Analyze standard architectural drawings/blue prints
    Assessment Strategies
    on an exam
    Criteria
    you examine the steps involved in generating architectural drawings
    you analyze architectural drawings for plans
    you analyze architectural drawings for details
    you analyze architectural drawings for elevations
    you analyze architectural drawings for sections
    you examine a standard architectural drawing applicable to building construction
    you examine a standard architectural drawing applicable to furniture layout
    you examine a standard architectural drawing applicable to electrical diagrams
    you examine a standard architectural drawing applicable to HVAC layouts
    you examine a standard architectural drawing applicable to reflected ceiling plans

  7. Analyze standard architectural symbols
    Assessment Strategies
    on an exam
    Criteria
    you identify basic symbols used to detail walls on architectural drawings
    you identify basic symbols used to detail windows on architectural drawings
    you identify basic symbols used to detail doors on architectural drawings
    you identify basic symbols used to detail stairways on architectural drawings
    you identify basic symbols used to detail fireplaces on architectural drawings
    you identify basic symbols used to detail kitchen fixtures and cabinetry on architectural drawings
    you identify basic symbols used to detail bath fixtures and cabinetry on architectural drawings
    you identify basic symbols used to detail electrical fixtures on architectural drawings

  8. Draft architectural drawings
    Assessment Strategies
    on a floor plan project
    on a section project
    as a built project
    on an elevation project
    Criteria
    floor plan project includes walls
    floor plan project includes windows
    floor plan project includes doors
    floor plan project includes stairway
    floor plan project includes fireplace
    floor plan project includes kitchen details
    floor plan project includes bath details
    floor plan project includes electrical details
    floor plan project includes dimensioning
    floor plan project includes proper line techniques
    floor plan project includes proper architectural lettering style
    section project includes section of cabinetry
    section project includes proper dimensioning
    section project includes proper line techniques
    section project includes proper architectural lettering
    as built project includes floor plan
    as built project includes proper dimensioning
    as built project includes existing electrical placement
    as built project includes existing furniture arrangement
    as built project includes proper line technique
    as built project includes proper architectural lettering
    elevation project includes half inch scaled cabinetry
    elevation project includes dimensioning
    elevation project includes quarter inch scaled furniture and accessories
    elevation project includes proper line technique
    elevation project includes proper architectural lettering

  9. Analyze common methods of residential construction
    Assessment Strategies
    on an exam
    Criteria
    you analyze the components of residential mechanical systems
    you analyze the components of residential electrical systems
    you examine platform frame construction and its components
    you examine balloon frame construction and its components