DRFT 1270: Residential Design
Effective date
September 2021
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will identify the roles of engineering and architectural professionals. Students will study and apply architectural theory, sustainable development initiatives such as LEED and the development and design processes.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the roles of engineering and architectural professionals
- Describe various media, reproduction methods and drawing applications
- Identify design principles used in architecture
- Complete a space planning proposal
- Identify the properties of sustainable design
- Identify and develop a list of construction categories
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, group/team participation, and videos are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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60
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Minimum of 2 research projects of approx. equal value
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Quizzes/Tests
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40
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Minimum of 2 quizzes of approx. equal value
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Course topics
- Roles of careers and professional practices
- Team responsibilities
- Architectural conventions and standards
- Drafting media and reproduction methods
- Design basics and process
- Room relationships and sizes
- Construction procedures
- Conservation and environmental design and construction (sustainable design)
- Guidelines and required codes that effect building design
- Building permits
- Construction categories
- Exterior design factors
Learning resources
Architectural Drafting and Design (Jefferis/Madsen)
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.