DRAT 156 Architectural Drafting
A study of architectural techniques and methods with emphasis on layout, arrangement, symbols, and construction methods of residential and light commercial buildings. Students will produce a working set of residential drawings.
DRAT 156Architectural Drafting
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
6 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
360
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
A study of architectural techniques and methods with emphasis on layout, arrangement, symbols, and construction methods of residential and light commercial buildings. Students will produce a working set of residential drawings.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Floor Plans
- Roof Plans
- Site Plans
- Foundation Plans
- Elevations
- Wall Sections & Details
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Chapter 1 Professional Architectural Careers, Office Practice & Opportunities
Chapter 2 (Recommended) Intro to Construction Procedures
Section Two Residential Design
Section Four Floor Plans
Section Eight Framing Methods and Plans
Section Six Roof Plans
Section Three Site Plans
Section Nine Foundation Plans
Section Seven Elevations
Section Ten Wall Sections & Details
Section Eleven Architectural Rendering
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Individual Plans for evaluated red-line
Finished working drawings of entire plan
Required Exams
Comprehensive final
Required Text
Alan Jefferis, Architectural Drafting & Design 6th ed., 2011, Delmar Publishers, Inc., Albany, New York, ISBN 978-1-4354-8162-6
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Individual Plans for evaluated red-line
Finished working drawings of entire plan
Comprehensive final