Architectural Drafting - Commercial Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

DFTG-2328-001 Architectural Drafting - Commercial

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Course Description

Architectural drafting procedures, practices, governing codes, terms and symbols including the preparation of detailed working drawings for a commercial building with emphasis on commercial construction methods.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Designing Commercial Interiors - Piotrowski & Rogers

Supplies

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  Student Performance

  (Minimum Competencies) After studying the materials presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

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  • Identify and explain the differences between residential and commerical design.
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  • Identify code and ADA requirements as they apply to commercial design.
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  • Evaluate client needs for various commercial projects including, but not limited to office, retail, healthcare, institutional, and hospitality.
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  • Determine client needs for furniture, fixtures, and materials for commercial projects.
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  • Complete a design for a commercial project as assigned by instructor.
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  The student will:

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  • Identify client needs in commercial projects.
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  • Select appropriate materials, fixtures, and furnishings for commercial projects.
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  • Apply appropriate codes and ADA requirements to commercial projects.
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  Student Rights and Responsibilities

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  Expected Student Behavior

  \ Students are expected to follow the guidelines as defined in the AC Students Rights & Responsibilities which can be found on the AC Website.  Cell phones are to remain off during class, and students may be asked to cleave class if they are being disruptive and thus inteferring with the learning enviroment.  Students are also expected to dress appropriately as defined by instructor for events and field trips.

  Grading Criteria

  A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = 59 or below

  Any work missed must be completed within one week of original dealine or by special arrangements with instructor.  Otherwise, student will be assigned a zero for the missed work.

  It is the student's responsibility to get classnotes and assignments from fellow classmates.

  Grading  Daily work and exams  40%  Final project/exam 60%

  Attendance

  \ Students are expected to follow the guidelines as defined in the AC Students Rights & Responsibilities which can be found on the AC Website.  Cell phones are to remain off during class, and students may be asked to cleave class if they are being disruptive and thus inteferring with the learning enviroment.  Students are also expected to dress appropriately as defined by instructor for events and field trips.

  Calendar

  TENTATIVE TIMELINE:

  Week 1:

                  Lecture:               Chapter 1 - Introduction-overview

                  Assignment:      List minimum 10 commercial establishments you have visited

                  Lab:                                                       

  Week 2:

                  Lecture:               Chapter 2 -The Office

                  Assignment:       List offices that you are familiar with and pros and cons.

                  Lab:                       Field Trip

  Week 3:

                Discussion:                        Chapter 3 Office interior Design Elements

                Assignment:        

                Lab:                        Field Trip

  Week 4:

                Lecture:               Chapter 4 Lodging Facilities

            

                 Assignment:       discussion

                 Lab:                       study for exam

  Week 5:

                Lecture:              Chapter 5 Food and beverage facilities

                Assignment:       Read Chapter 6

                Lab:                       Field Trip

  Week 6:

                  Lecture:              Chapter 6

                  Lab:                        Chief Architect

  Week 7:

  Lecture:              Chapter 7

  Assignment:      

                  Lab:                       Prepare for final project

  Week 8

                  Lecture:               Assignment of final project and selection of groups

                  Lab:                        Group discussion for final project

  Week 9:

                 Lecture:              Final Project work

                 Lab:                       Final Project work

                                                                                

  Week 10:

                 Lecture:              Final Project work

                 Lab:                        Field Trip selected by students

            

  Week 11:

                Lecture:              Final Project work

                Lab:                    Final Project work

  Week 12:

               Lecture:              Work On final project

               Lab:                     Work on Final Project

   

  Week 13:                                          

               Lab:             Work on Final Project

  Week 14:                                           

               Lab:             Work on Final Project

  Week 15:                   Final Project Due

                               Presentations at beginning of class

   

  Week 16:               Make up work, final exam when required

                              

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