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DRFT 1271: Site Planning
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will study site development and follow best practice design required for a typical residence. Students will prepare a site plan following the applicable standards and conventions.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1013, DRFT 1270.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and select attributes for proper site orientation
- Name divisions of a section of land
- Illustrate common survey systems
- Calculate bearings
- Identify common site plan items found on drawings
- Use graphic conventions to represent building practices and components in drawings
- Construct and assemble a site plan drawing using accurate drafting standards
- Organize and store documents applying the appropriate filing procedures
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, worksheets, videos and project/drawing-based problems are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Drawing of a site plan |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Site Plans |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Bearings calculations |
Course topics
- Site planning
- Legal descriptions
- Bearings & Azimuths
- CAD and Architectural drafting standards
- Site plan requirements
- Site plan layout
Learning resources
Architectural Drafting and Design (Jefferis/Madsen)
Canadian Wood Frame Construction (CMHC) & Glossary
Canadian Wood Frame Construction (CMHC) & Glossary
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.