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DRFT 1200: Single Family Residential 2
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students advance their understanding of architectural principles by applying relevant building codes and foundational concepts of wood framing in residential construction. They will continue developing detailed drawings of structural assemblies and components, completing the remaining elements of a comprehensive single-family residence drawing package.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1105.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Differentiate the construction categories commonly used in residential family homes
- Consult appropriate categories and sections found in Part 9 of the BCBC
- Draw sketches of elements in assemblies
- Apply standard terminology, abbreviations and symbols when creating and communicating Architectural drawings
- Draw sections and detail views using accurate drafting standards
- Apply graphic conventions to represent building practices and elements in drawings
- Select correct CAD tools and format to create accurate building views
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 24
Total Hours: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 24
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, group/team participation, videos & 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 |
Sketch Assemblies |
|
Exam |
30 |
Residential Single Family |
|
Project |
50 |
Major project |
Course topics
- Building component and assemblies practices used in the coastal climate of BC
- Building sections & details
- Stairs
- CAD and architectural & annotation drawing conventions
- Project drawing requirements
Learning resources
Text books, 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.