Robert E. Lee High School
Architectural Drawing
Dual Enrollment with BRCC
ARC 121 (3 CR), Architectural Drafting I
Fall 2013
Instructor’s Name: Derek Hanger
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
ARC 121 introduces techniques of architectural drafting. This includes floor plans, wall sections, foundation
plans, stair layouts, roof designs, elevations, and site plans. Also, students will develop presentation models
and walk-through designs.
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
 This course will provide the student with advanced CAD principles and hand-on model building.
 Students will pursue proficiency in the following areas:
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Understanding of Autodesk Architectural Desktop
Understanding of Autodesk Revit
Understand Architectural Styles
Understanding Architectural Design Process
Create Floor Plans
Create Wall Section Details
Create Stair details
Use English and Metric measuring instruments
Use and understand Architectural Scale
Develop projects of buildings
Design and present 3-D Home Designs
EVALUATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance Policy: Punctual and regular attendance is expected of all students. Do to the fact that a majority of
the assignments are done during class it is pertinent that you be in class everyday. Any class session missed
reduces the opportunity for learning and may adversely affect the grade achieved in this course.
Grading Scale: A = 93-100, B = 85-92, C = 77-84, D = 70-77, F = 69-below
Gradable Content:
Classwork = 50%
Quizes = 20%
Projects = 30%
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TEXT: Classroom copy only.
Architecture, Residential Drawing and Design; Kicklighter, Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Pen/Pencil for notes
Notebook
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CLASS SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCE OF INSTRUCTION:
The following is a brief outline of the class areas of study. This is
subject to change with deletions, additions or rearrangements as time
and materials permit.
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Orientation to AutoDesk Revit
Office Space Drawing
Floor Plan 1, Floor plan 2, Floor Plan 3
Wall Section Detail
Shed Designs, Elevations
Shed Model Project
Stair Layouts
Site Plans
Midterm Review and Midterm
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Foundation Drawing/ Estimations
Roof Truss Designs/ Project
Presentation Designs/ Walk-Through
Mass Model Design
Tower Project
Electrical/ Plumbing Plan
Kitchen Design
Certification Test Review
Review for final exam
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