vcc.ca

DRFT 1255: Residential Plans and Framing 

Effective date

January 2017 

Department

Drafting 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

This course introduces students to architectural drafting practices for residential single family detached houses, architectural construction, building codes, and wood framing for a full residential wood framed project. 

Credits

4.5 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 85
Total Hours: 135
 

Instructional Strategies

Lectures, handout materials, video presentations, field trip and project/problem based learning activities are used. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C- 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Project 

70 

Minimum of 4 problem/project-based major assignments of approximately equal value. 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

1 Drawing Tests 

Final Exam 

20 

 

Course topics

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.
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