Syllabus
Architectural Drafting - Commercial

Architectural Drafting - Commercial

DFTG-2428

Credit Spring 2021
01/19/2021 - 05/16/2021

Course Information

Section 002
Distance Learning
ONL DIL
Theodore Krause

Section 002
Laboratory
ONL DIL
Theodore Krause

Office Hours

  • M W
    11:45am - 12:45pm
    Virtual
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  • M T W Th
    2:45pm - 3:45pm
    Virtual
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  • T Th
    10:45am - 11:45am
    Virtual
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  • F
    1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual
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PROGRAM-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Utilize CAD software to plan and prepare construction documents and technical graphics appropriate to the architectural and construction industries.

 

  • Operate AEC (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) software including computer aided drafting (CAD), building information modeling (BIM), and 3D modeling applications.

 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of building systems and familiarity with building codes.

 

  • Utilize various architectural drawing types and determine their appropriate uses in architectural projects
 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

  • Produce a set of commercial construction drawings including a site plan, floor plans, reflected ceiling plan, sections, elevations, schedules, and details.

  • Apply knowledge of commercial construction materials and processes.

  • Revise small portions of the building design as the project progresses to gain experience in revisions and changes to construction documents.

  • Utilize Autodesk Revit Architecture 2021 software.

  • Recognize architectural office procedures and techniques, project conception and the development Schematic Design (SD) sketches and final architectural sketches.

  • Create final Construction Documents (CD) in typical stages.

  • Examine structural plans and details for application to the architectural drawings.

  • Use freehand architectural sketches to develop accurate plans, details, wall sections and building sections.

Course Requirements

This course focuses on architectural drafting procedures, practices, and symbols including the preparation of detailed working drawings for a commercial building, with emphasis on commercial construction methods. This course emphasizes accuracy of details and knowledge of building materials. Each student will prepare a set of construction documents for a commercial structure. The course will be operated in the same manner as a typical architectural firm.

 

Course Subjects

  • Commercial Architecture Quiz
  • Commercial Floor Plan Drafting Assignment
  • Design Development Assignment
  • Building Codes Quiz
  • Construction and Materials Quiz
  • Construction Documents:  Accessibility & Code Plans Assignment
  • Construction Documents:  Structural Assignment
  • Construction Documents:  Worksharing & Worksets Assignment
  • Construction Documents:  Final Project
  • Class Participation
 

Readings

Reading materials distributed via Blackboard.

  • Digital hand-outs
  • PowerPoint presentations