DES 110

Architectural Graphics

 

I.          COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces basic drafting skills and techniques. Emphasis is placed on the use of drafting equipment, lettering, dimensioning, elevations, construction details, and actual fixture sizes as related to interior design situations. 

II.                COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion, students should be able to skillfully complete working interior drawings utilizing principles of drafting. Students will be able to understand basic architectural styles and house design. We will learn to utilize drafting tools, measure rooms, and begin basic drafting techniques. Students will be able to develop and draft a floor plan, room elevations, isometrics, and furniture arrangement within a 2-dimensional format.

III.       COURSE CONTENT

The organization of the class presents a logical procedure for understanding basic interior design.

·        Architectural styles

·        Drafting tools

·        Lettering

·        Measuring rooms

·        Floorplans

·        Furnishings arrangement

·        Elevations

·        Isometrics drawings

·        Rendering and entourage

IV.       HOURS, CREDITS, PREREQUISITES:

            Course hours per week: class 6

            Semester credit hours: 2

            Prerequisites: none

V.                 SUGGESTED TEXT:

Kicklighter, Clois,ARCHITECTURE, RESIDENTIAL DRAWING AND DESIGN, Goodheart, Wilcox Company, Inc. 2000.

VI.              SUGGESTED REFERNECES:

Ching, Francis D.K., with Steven P. Juroszek, DESIGN DRAWING.

Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1998

Karlen, Mark, SPACEPLANNING BASICS, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1993

Southerland, Martha, LETTERING for ARCHITECTS and DESIGNERS, second edition, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1989

VII. EVALUATION

Through a series of assignments the student build towards an accepted level of skill.The assignments and a final comprehensive project will be used to evaluate their proficiency.

Grading Scale:

A         92 - 100

B          84 - 91

C         76 - 83

D         68 – 75

F          0 - 67