Residential Drafting - Architectural Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Course

DFTG-1317-001 Residential Drafting - Architectural

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: DFTG 1305

Course Description

Architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms and symbols. Preparation of detailed working drawings for residential structures. Emphasis on light frame construction methods.

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Department Expectations

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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces; 3rd Edition; Mitton; ISBN 1119013976

Supplies

Flash Drive for file storage

Folder for handouts

(1) Architectural Scale

(1) 1/4" = 1'-0" Furniture Template equal to Alvin TD7161

Pencil

Chief Architect Premier X10 - Student Access for 1 year is $95

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:

  • Identify the principles and elements of space planning for residential and basic commercial projects
  • Identify code and ADA requirements as they apply to design.
  • Evaluate client needs for residential projects including, but not limited to home office, social spaces, work spaces, and private spaces.
  •  Determine client needs for furniture, fixtures, and materials.
  • Complete a design for a residential and/or commercial project as assigned by instructor.

The student will:

  • Identify client needs and apply programming procedures
  • identify and apply standards and codes for interior spaces
  • Develop schematic drawings
  • Complete a Residential/Light Commercial project illustrating effective space planning incorporating Universal Design Principles
  • Conduct peer evaluations of presentations/projects

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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

Any communication outside of class will be conducted using AC email. 

Students are expected to behave in the classroom in a manner that is supportive of the learning environment.  Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to the following: the use of cellular phones, texting, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, talking, doing homework or other personal projects during class time, or engaging in any other form of distraction.  For a full discussion of appropriate behavior and student responsibilities, please refer to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook on the AC Website. 

If you must take a phone call, please do so in the hallway. 

You may listen to music when working on a project. However, the volume must be at a level that does not disturb others. 

Grading Criteria

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

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

See the instructor for any missed assignments due to absence. 

Attendance  10%

Daily Assignments 25%

Exams 30%

Final Project 35%

Attendance

8-week courses are very demanding. Keeping up is essential to completing this course. 

Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class meetings. Attendance is monitored. If a class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to determine what may have been missed and take appropriate action.

Attendance will be based on

Present – 100%

Excused Absence – 50% - Excused absences are only if the instructor knows you will be absent

 No Show – 0%

If you will be absent, you must notify the instructor BEFORE class. 

Calendar

TENTATIVE TIMELINE: MAY BE CHANGED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR TO MEET COURSE OBJECTIVES. 

DFTG 1317 Residentail Drafting
Monday Wednesday 12:30-2:10
Week   Class
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 History and Types of Homes
Week 3 Chapter 2&3
Week 4 Chapter 5 - Bedrooms
Week 5 Chapter 4 - Kitchens
Week 6 Chapter 4 - Kitchens
Week 7 Mid Term Project
Week 8 Mid Term Project & Exam
Week 9 Chapter 7 - Utility Spaces
Week 10 Chapter 8 - Presentation Dwgs
Week 11 Chief Architect
Week 12 Chief Architect
Week 13 Chief Architect
Week 14 Chief Architect
Week 15 Final Presentations
Week 16 Final Exam
 
Assignments are expected to be turned in on time. Late assignments will lose 10 points. I will not accept assignments over a week late. 

Additional Information

Drinks are allowed ONLY if they have a LID.

Cell phones must either be turned off or set to “vibrate” during class.

  • You are not permitted to watch videos during class.
  • If you must take a phone call, please take it outside in the hallway.

Headphones may be worn while working on an assignment, but the volume must be kept at a level that does not disturb others.

Students can work on other class assignments only after the assignments for this class are complete.

Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. Students caught cheating or helping someone to cheat will receive a 0 (zero) on that class activity.

The internet CANNOT be used for any non-school related activities during lectures or if the class assignments are not complete.

Syllabus Created on:

01/13/20 4:24 PM

Last Edited on:

01/22/20 1:06 PM