Technical Drafting Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

DFTG-1305-001 Technical Drafting

Prerequisites

Course Description

Introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminology and fundamentals, including size and shape descriptions, projection methods, geometric construction, sections, auxiliary views and reproduction processes.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Architectuire- Residential Drawing and Design

Clois Kicklighter

12th Edition

Supplies

 

BOOK  AND  SUPPLY  LIST

Text:   Architecture - Residential Drawing and Design by Clois E. Kicklighter

1          10" 45 Degree Triangle w/beveled edge

1          10" 30/60 Degree Triangle w/beveled edge

1          White Plastic Eraser

1          Erasing Shield

1          Dusting Brush

1        1/4" = 1'-0" Furniture Template equal to Alvin TD7161 or Rapid Design 716R                  

1          Lettering Guide

1         36" T-Square                                                     

1          Drawing Tube  (optional)

1          Architectural Scale                                     

1          Roll Masking Tape or Drafting Dots     

Mechanical Pencils and Leads                                             

1          .5 mm Mechanical Pencil      

1          .7 mm Mechanical Pencil     

1  pkg   .5 mm 4H Lead                        

1 pkg    .7 mm 2H Lead

1 pkg   .5mm Non-Photo Blue Lead  (optional)

 

Student Performance

Student will learn the basics of hand drafting and design

Student will learn basic Residential Design skills

Student will complete floor plan and elevations using conventional drafting techniques with drafting board and t-square

Students in this class will produce a floor plan and elevation for a residential design.

Students will use basic drafting skills without the use of CAD or software to complete the plan and elevations

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Grading Criteria

Lab Assignments  40%

Floor Plan and Elevations  45%

Chapter Tests  15%

 

Grading criteria

A  100 to 90

B 89 to 80

C 79 to 70

D 69 t0 60

F below 60

 

Exams will be made up only the same week as scheduled for exam

Student must have an excused absence before exams can be made up

Attendance

Students are requried to be in class and lecture.

Each unexcused absence will constitute 2 points decuted from final grade

3 tardies will equal on absence

Calendar

TECHNICAL DRAFTING  - DFTG 1305

Text:                Architecture - Residential Drawing and Design by Clois E. Kicklighter 12th Edition

TIMELINE:

Week 1  Introduction,syllabus,supplies.  

             Chapter 4 - Drawing Instruments and Techniques, Introduction to Architectural Lettering             

Week 2 Chapter 4 Exam, Use of scale and drawing instruments, Lettering, 

Week 3 Chapters 7 and 8 – Living and Sleeping areas with exercises, Instrument use assignment, Lettering 

Week 4 Chapter 9- Services areas, Kitchen assignment, Lettering

Week 5 Chapters 7,8,9 Exam     Patio Assignment, Lettering assignment   

Week 6  Chapter 21 - Doors and Windows, Door and Window assignment, 

            Chapter 21 Exam, Chapter 14 Floor Plans, Floor plan assignment

Week 7  Chapter 14 Exam, Floor plan assignment   

Week 8  Floor plan assignment

Week 9  Floor plan assignment

Week 10 Floor plan assignment

Week 11  Floor Plan Due, Chapter 17 Roof Designs, Roof Assignment    

Week 12   Chapter 17 Exam,  Chapter 23 Elevations, Kitchen Elevations assignment

Week 13   Chapter 23 Exam, Exterior Elevations Assignment    

Week 14   Exterior Elevations assignment

Week 15   Elevations Due   

Week 16    Final Exam – Comprehensive

Additional Information

Syllabus Created on:

01/08/18 3:41 PM

Last Edited on:

01/08/18 4:26 PM