Kirkwood Community College
Business & Information Technology Department
Department Syllabus
Developed by:Sheryl Konen
Saved As: H:Faculty/Business
Education/Syllabi/Architectural Graphics
Revised by: Sheryl Konen
Date of Revision:5-20-04
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COURSE TITLE:
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CREDIT HOURS:
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ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS
ID106U
LECTURE HOURS:
LAB HOURS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduces Architectural tools and drawing
learned through various elementary scale drawing exercises. These
exercises will prepare the student to complete a set of Residential
drawings and blueprinting. Basic skills are mastered in graphic
communication which includes Lettering, Perspective Sketching, Plan
Types, Schedules, Symbols, Color Rendering techniques, and Swatch
Board Presentation Techniques.
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PREREQUISITES:
ID104U Historical Interiors II
ID105U Color Theory
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GENERAL COURSE COMPETENCIES:
THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO:
UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE,
Read and draw plans using a Scale Ruler.
Communicate graphically to a Client or Tradesperson the required structural
information including dimensions and materials for a construction drawing.
Field measure space and/or obtain plans
Analyze project space
Read and draw plans for construction and electrical system
Draw Floor Plan in Scale 1/4"=1’-0”
Draw a Furniture Plan and Schedule
Draw the required Elevation drawings in Scale 1/4”=1’-0”
Dimension Plan Types if applicable
Develop Preliminary Color Scheme and materials concept
Select Interior wall and floor materials
Select specific upholstery and textiles
Render and color the appropriate plan types to gain client approvals
Prepare working drawings required by construction Tradepersons, product
Order processing, and Installation
Construct a Swatch Board Presentation
Present Final Design solution orally to the Client To “Win the Bid”.
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Specify interior finishes and materials
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Major Units of Instruction:
DRAWING TOOLS
ARCHITECTURAL LETTERING
SCALE RULER
ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS
PARTS OF A DIMENSION
LEGENDS AND SCHEDULES
TITLE BLOCKS & NORTH ARROW
PLAN TYPES (BLUEPRINTS FROM THE OVERLAY METHOD)
Preliminary
Working Drawing
Electrical Plan
Elevations
Presentation Plan
Furniture Plan
Furniture Plan & Schedule
ONE-POINT PERSPECTIVE SKETCHING
COLOR RENDERING TECHNIQUES
Shading & Light Reflection
SWATCH BOARD PRESENTATION
8.0 UNIT OBJECTIVES:
UPON COMPLETION OF THE ABOVE UNITS, THE STUDENT WILL:
Perform high quality graphic communication skills of Plan Drawing and Color
Rendering.
Identify and use Tools & Equipment correctly.
Letter in Architectural Style using the Ames Lettering Guide.
Identify appropriate drawing paper and sizes.
Measure with architectural Scale Ruler.
Identify types of Architectural line work.
Draw Floor Plan drawings.
Draw floor plans in various scales.
Identify Parts of Architectural Dimensioning.
Dimension Plan Types.
Identify Architectural Symbols.
Use templates to draw Symbols.
Detail plan drawings.
Draw Schedules for Architectural drawings.
Field measure a space and set-up Sketches.
Draw Elevation in a specific scale and dimension.
Draw Title Blocks and complete the required Attributes.
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Determine the most effective color rendering media and
technique for illustrating a specific design concept.
Develop watercolor wash techniques.
Use watercolor to render various materials.
Develop colored pencil techniques.
Develop colored pencil line techniques.
Develop colored pencil shading techniques.
Use colored pencil to render various materials.
Render Blueprints using combined techniques and mixed media.
Apply the visual presentation skills of Swatch Board
preparation combined with an oral explanation for the
communication of a design concept.
Develop idea for presentation board layout.
Make selections to mount on board.
Prepare samples to mount on board.
Position Title Block on board.
Computer Label to identify the samples to Manufacturer’s Catalog Names
Assemble presentation boards.
Prepare an oral presentation exhibiting
proper terminology.
Present project to Client or peers to “Win the Bid”.
Critique projects and presentations.
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COURSE BIBLIOGRAPHY:
MITTON, MAUREEN, INTERIOR DESIGN VISUAL PRESENTATION,
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.; HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY, 1999
CHING, FRANCIS, ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS, THIRD EDITION,
VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD, NEW YORK, NY, 1996
DOYLE, MICHAEL E.; COLOR DRAWING, Second Edition
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.; HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY, 1999
JONES, FREDERIC H.; INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE DRAFTING & PERSPECTIVE
CRISP PUBLICATIONS, INC., MENLO PARK, CA, 1986
McGOWAN, MARYROSE; INTERIOR GRAPHIC STANDARDS; JOHN WILEY & SONS,
INC.; HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY, 2004
WHITEHEAD, RANDALL, RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING, A PRACTICAL GUIDE,
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.; HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY, 2004
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PRIMARY INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
DEMONSTRATION
LAB & HAND’S ON ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENT CHECKLISTS & RATING SCALES
CHARRETTES
FIELD MEASURING
ORAL PRESENTATION
CLIENT PORTFOLIO
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GRADING CRITERIA:
LETTERING
ASSIGNMENTS
PROJECT
GRADE SCALE:
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
BELOW 59% = F
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