CTE Architecture Sequence

WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN WWW.WHSAD.ORG

CTE Architecture Sequence Skill Summary

All students at WHSAD are enrolled in architecture and design classes for their complete four year high school experience. Through these courses, students are exposed to basic design principles, taught both mechanical drafting and computer-aided design/drafting, and gain experience in model building and other practical applications of their classroom learning. Highlighted below are the key elements of each year of WHSAD’s four-year sequence.

9th Grade The 9th grade course introduces student to basic design principles, and allows them to begin developing their skills in both mechanical drafting and computer-aided design. Students will be able to:  Demonstrate their understanding of the elements and principles of design and architecture  Analyze and/or create: Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Isometric & Linear Perspective, by measurement using a T-square, Triangle, & Architect’s Scale  Know basic computer skills, including but not limited to: presentation design with Microsoft PowerPoint, email etiquette, and attaching files  Know and apply the basic commands in AutoCAD to generate drawings on the computer

10th Grade The 10th grade course focuses almost exclusively on development of computer-aided design skills. Students will be able to do the following in AutoCAD:  Floor Plans: basic symbols, residential doors, windows, and roofs  Create Elevations in AutoCAD Architecture  Create an Elevation derived from a floor plan, through the use of projection lines  Construction Drawings: footings and foundations, box and solid sill construction, brick veneer and solid brick construction, wall framing Students will also complete a unit on Basic Model Building, which will include garage and roof framing

11th Grade The 11th grade course focuses on the application of the design skills introduced in the previous years. Students will study the following units:  Basic wood-working skills  Shop safety  Model making  Hand too usage  Orthographic and isometric drawing  3D Design: plaster, clay, metal, and wood  Basic electrical wiring  Basic Design Concept development

12th Grade The 12th grade course is the capstone course of the four-year sequence. Working primarily with AutoCAD, students will continue to develop their computer-aided design skills, culminating in a final project presentation in the Spring. Topics covered include:  Advanced 3D modeling and design concept  Design presentation (PowerPoint) of work development  Company Organization  3D visualization of interior and exterior  Business/Marketing Skills space