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DRFT 1105: Single Family Residential 1
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will further develop their understanding of architectural principles and conventions introduced in DRFT 1111. They will produce a precise and comprehensive set of plans and elevation drawings for a single-family residence, adhering to the standards outlined in the British Columbia Building Code (BCBC).
Credits
5.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1111.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify views used on drawing plans
- Identify graphic conventions to represent building practices and elements in drawings
- Identify building views using the correct CAD tools and format
- Use graphic conventions to represent building practices and elements in drawings
- Calculate bearings and angles for plot plans
- Draw residential plans, elevations and sections using accurate drafting standards
- Calculate floor support systems
- Assemble and construct building views using correct CAD tools & format
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 100
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 100
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, group/team participation, videos, field trips and problem-based learning activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Bearings & angles |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Terminology |
|
Project |
60 |
Minimum of 4 project-based major assessments of approx. equal value |
Course topics
- Room Relationships & Sizes
- Floor Plans & Conventions
- Roofs
- Foundation Plans & Conventions
- Framing & Support Systems
- Bearings & Angles
- Site Planning
- Plot Plans & Conventions
- Exterior Styles & Finishes
- Elevations & Conventions
- Prepare Project & Submission
Learning resources
Textbooks, course pack, videos & Moodle resources
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.