Course Syllabus 2012-2013
Program Name: Drafting and Design Technology
Course Title:
Introduction to Architectural Drafting
Instructor:
Mark Wellander
Prerequisite:
Intermediate Drafting Design
Course Description:
Introduction to Architectural Design is one-credit course that introduces students to the basic
terminology, concepts, and principles of the architectural design field. Students are introduced
to various careers involving architecture and principles of architectural design. Emphasis is
placed on floor plan layout, electrical plans, foundation plans, wall sections, roof design, and
evaluations. Upon successful completion of this course, students are able to draw a basic
residential architectural construction drawing. Leadership activities, co-curricular opportunities
and opportunities to enhance employability skills are emphasized in appropriate career and
technical education organization affiliations.
Instructional Philosophy:
Students will be expected to meet all course goals listed below, and demonstrate their
understanding of the underlying concepts. The instruction will be heavily field/laboratory and
application based, with a minimum of lecture and classroom work. The course requires
extensive laboratory practices and demonstrations. Students will work independently as well as
in teams to complete several projects that enable them to learn how to work independently to
plan, construct, and trouble-shoot a variety of assignments. The community will be involved in
evaluating, planning, and implementing the technical program and projects, by means of the
Technical Advisory Committee.
Students will be evaluated on classroom participation, exams, projects, and assignments.
Students are required to pass all safety exams that is administered with a 100% mastery.
Program Goals
The goal of the Technical Education curriculum is to provide students access to a flexible system
of rigorous school- and work-based learning planned collaboratively by students, parents,
educators, and employers. This system will result in graduates having preparation for advanced
study or employment. The course of study is designed to provide content that is studentcentered, allowing career pathways that include academic and Career/Technical Education
courses specifically directed to students’ key interests and required skills. Upon graduation,
students are prepared for postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, employment; as
well as individual, family, employer, and community success.
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Course Goals:
The students will learn how to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic interior design considerations.
2. Identify the relationship of the living, sleeping, and service areas of a residence.
3. Identify the proper representation for exterior walls and interior partitions.
4. Describe and draw given floor-plan symbols.
5. Determine minimum dimensions for floor-plan features.
6. Describe the use of schedules.
7. Letter specific notes for floor-plan features.
8. Discuss proper presentation of dimension, extension, and dimension numerals.
9. Describe specific general notes.
10. Show examples of dimensioning the following plan situations: wood-frame structure, masonry veneer,
concrete block, and solid concrete.
11. Identify the common scale used for drawing residential floor plans.
12. Identify at least four factors that contribute to a well-balanced drawing.
13. Describe how the use of sketches can assist in preliminary layout.
14. Draw at least one floor plan using proper layout, line, lettering, dimensioning, and other related techni
15. Identify specific code and design requirements for electrical installations.
16. Describe at least four electrical energy-efficient construction techniques.
17. Draw given electrical floor plan symbols.
18. Draw given typical floor plan representations.
19. Define terms associated with floor systems.
20. Distinguish between bearing and nonbearing walls.
21. Describe typical wall construction.
22. List common features of masonry wall constructions.
23. Calculate the size and spans for joists and rafters standard tables.
24. List and describe soil considerations that affect foundation design.
25. List characteristics of different types of foundations.
26. List common materials used for foundations.
27. List a minimum of ten foundation components.
28. List, describe, and draw components of an on-grade foundation.
29. Describe line quality used on foundation plans.
30 foundation plan with joist construction
• A concrete slab foundation.
31. Be able to describe drawing methods for three different types of sections.
32. Know common scales that each type of section is typically drawn at.
33. Will know the relationship of the section to the cutting plane shown on the floor plan.
34. Be able to evaluate what sections need to be drawn to describe the structure.
35. Be able to layout the structural elements of a section showing a concrete slab floor with the finish line q
used to draw a section.
36. Be able to draw nonstructural members using finished line quality.
37. Be familiar with dimensions and lettering techniques used to complete a section.
38. Be able to evaluate his or her work for quality and accuracy.
39. Identify three types of roof plans.
40. Determine roof pitches and represent them in plan view.
41. Identify and describe nine different roof shapes.
42. Describe four major types of roof materials.
43. Determine proper amounts of attic ventilation and access.
44. Be familiar with types of lines and symbols used to represent materials on roof plans.
45. Draw, label, and dimension a roof plan.
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46. List benefits of different floor plan styles.
47. Describe how the shape of a house can affect the design.
48. Identify exterior features of 18 common architectural residential styles.
49. List and describe required elevations for a structure.
50. Describe two types of elevations.
51. Be familiar with common scales used for drawing elevations.
52. Describe and draw common materials used for roofing, walls, doors, and windows.
53. Lay out exterior elevations.
54. Use finished line quality to complete an elevation.
55. Label elevations to describe exterior materials.
56. Draw elevations of irregular shaped structures.
57. Project grades onto an elevation.
Essential Question(s):
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What part does the floor plan play in the design and construction of a house?
What impact does the electrical plan have on the design and construction of a house?
What impact does the foundation plan have on the design and construction of a house?
What impact does the wall section have on the design and construction of a house?
What impact does the roof design have on the design and construction of a house?
What impact do the elevations have on the design and construction of a house?
Course Outline
1. Create a basic residential floor plan, including symbols, dimensions, window and door
schedules, and notes.
2. Create a residential electrical plan, including notes and symbols.
3. Draw a residential foundation plan, including footings, pier details, notes, and
dimensions.
4. Design a residential wall section for common building materials, including notes and
dimensions.
5. Identify styles and materials used in roof systems.
6. Create residential elevation plans.
Culminating Product(s):
Successful completion of industry based written and performance testing
Student Portfolio submission
Instructional Delivery
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Lectures
Group and Individual Activities
Resource Persons
Demonstrations
Media Presentations
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Assessment Plan:
Grading Scale
A= 100-90
B= 89-80
C= 79-70
D= 69-60
F= 59-below
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on the quality, promptness and correctness of materials listed
in the requirements. Attention will be given to practical applications of the course materials to
student situations. Approximately 90% of the final grade will be determined by objective
criteria, such as, tests, projects, class assignments, and portfolios. Other consideration will be
given to outside assignments and subjective evaluations such as attendance, interest,
participation, etc.
Criteria:
Method of Evaluation
Percent
Classroom Performance
Attendance, Classroom
Behavior, Safety , staying on task
10
Drawing Practice
Drafting techniques and CAD
20
Projects
Portfolios, Written and Oral Presentations,
Completion of Drawing Assignments
Accuracy of finished assignments
40
Tests
Unit tests on related technical/academics
30
Grand Total
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Skills USA
Available Industry Credentials:
Postsecondary Degree
Other Requirements
Students are required to pay a student organization fee of $15.00 for the year
The fee of $15.00 is due within the first two weeks from the beginning of school
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