Course Title: INTDSN 32, Beginning Drafting for Interior Architectural Design
Units: 3
Date Submitted: Feb., 1996
Updated: April, 2007
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1. Catalog Description:

   Prerequisite: 28(43) Redommended

   This course is an introduction to basic drafting skills, including standard architectural symbols and conventions with emphasis on line quality and lettering. Students learn plans, elevations, sections and details . Students produce a set of construction drawings of an interior space.

2. Required Text and References:
   • Ching, Francis D.K. Building Construction Illustrated (B.C.I.) 3rd Edition, Paperback: 464 pages Publisher: Wiley; 3 Sub edition (October 2, 2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 0471358983
   • Ching, Francis D.K. A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Wiley; New Ed edition (November 28, 1996) Language: English ISBN-10: 0471288217
3. Course Objectives:

   Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

   1. Utilize drafting tools and equipment.
   2. Demonstrate a beginning competency in basic drafting skills.
   3. Execute basic lettering, graphic, and pictorial drawing techniques.
   4. Apply appropriate scale and layout for visual communication and presentation.
   5. Utilize the various drawing standards and conventions used in architecture and interior design.
   6. Draw a simple floor plan and electrical plan with appropriate schedules and legends.
   7. Use orthographic projection for visualizing and drawing three-dimensional constructions of simplified rooms.
   8. Draw a simple section through a wood frame structure with appropriate scaling, dimensioning and symbology.
   9. Interpret working drawings by correctly relating information between drawings in an integrated set.
   10. Outline the importance of architectural and interior design services and their relationship as working team members with professional specialties.
4. Student Learning Outcome(s):

   The student will:

   1. Develop a series of lettering and lineweight exercises that demonstrate mastery of architectural drafting techniques.
   2. Develop, reproduce, and present a set of professional quality interior architectural working drawings.
5. Methods of Presentation:
   

   (Actual point distribution will vary from instructor to instructor but approximate values are shown.) Illustrated lectures/discussions; Lab demonstrations: drafting and presentation techniques; Instructor critiques.

6. Course Content:
   

   Percentage of Term / Topic

       
   • 5%     Introduction
   • 10%   Basic Drawing Theory
   • 15%  Construction Plans and Dimensioning
   • 5%     Reflected Ceiling Plans
   • 5%     Furniture Plans
   • 5%     Electrical Plans
   • 5%     Building Sections
   • 10%   Stairs
   • 10%   Interior Elevations and Finish Plans
   • 5%     Door and Window Schedules
   • 5%     Detailing
   • 10%   Cabinets
   • 8%     Bathrooms
   • 2%     Cover Sheet
   • 100% Total
7. Methods of Evaluation:
   

   Topic / Percentage

   • Class Participation / Attendance 20%
   • Class Assignments / Homework 30%
   • Final Project 50%
   • Total  100%
   • Grades are determined on a percentage basis:
   • Grading:
   • A = 91% to 100%
   • B = 81% to 90%
   • C = 71% to 80%
   • D = 61% to 70%
   • F = Below 60%