Technology Education

MR. J. HERRLING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING Course Outline

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces basic architectural drafting techniques, lettering, use of architectural and engineer scales, and sketching. Topics include orthographic, isometric, and oblique drawing techniques using architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details; reprographic techniques; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to

COURSE OBJECTIVES Students that become actively involved in the Architectural Drawing course will be expected to: 1. Differentiate between the different drafting tools and techniques used in the drafting fields. 2. Communicate graphically with accuracy and precision. 3. Experience a wide variety of problems, while demonstrating competence in traditional methods of industry. 4. Develop well thought out drawings which will enhance the students perspective of the Technical Drawing Industry. 5. Understand the impact of environmental, social and economic factors of their design. 6. Prepare and print scaled drawings within minimum architectural standards.

NEW YORK STATE STANDARDS FOR LEARNING 1. Apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs. 2. Understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science and technology and apply themes to these and other areas of learning. 3. Apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

COURSE OUTLINE 1. Architectural drawing tools and terms 2. Freehand sketching 3. Lettering 4. Dimensioning 5. Views a. Sectional b. Auxiliary 6. Working drawings 7. Review of Drawing Standards and CAD systems 8. Residential Design and Planning 9. Presentation Drawings 10. Floor Plans 11. Schedules: Windows and Doors 12. Elevations 13. Foundation Plans 14. Electrical Plans 15. Plot Plans / Landscape Plans 16. 3D Animations

EVALUATION Assignments, projects and tests……………………80% Class Participation…………………………………10% Prepared for Class…………………………………10%

ALPHA TO NUMERIC EQUIVELENT A+ 97-100 A 93-96 A- 90-92 B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82 C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72 D+ 67-69 D 65-66 F 0-64

REQUIRED SUPPLIES Pencils 1 - .5 mm lead holder 1 - .7mm lead holder Eraser Eraser shield 3-Ring Binder/Portfolio/Folder

HOMEWORK POLICY HOMEWORK MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY TO MEET CLASS OBJECTIVES AND OR ASSIGNMENTS.