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DRFT 1274: Single Family Residences 

Effective date

September 2021 

Department

Drafting 

School

Trades, Technology and Design 
 




Description

In this course students build on architectural residential design practices by applying the appropriate codes and theory of wood framing for residential structures. Students develop knowledge in acceptable standards for preparing a set of framing drawings of a residential wood framed residence. This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs. 

Credits

5.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

DRFT 1273. 

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: 94
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 6
Total Hours: 150
 

Instructional Strategies

Lectures, handouts, group/team participation, field trip, props, videos and project/problem based learning activities are used. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C- 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

Terminology quiz 

Exam 

25 

Residential 

Project 

65 

A set of residential drawings of approx. equal value 

Course topics

Learning resources

Architectural Drafting and Design (Jefferis/Madsen)
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.
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