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DRFT 1370: Technical Communications
Effective date
September 2016
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will learn to communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in writing and in person in various technical communication situations.
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
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Plan and organize communications according to the purpose and the audiences.
- Use proper language and style suitable to the assignment.
- Demonstrate the practice of good technical writing.
- Plan and organize professional presentations and reports.
- Describe and use effective interpersonal communication skills.
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
Lecture, group activities, instructional videos, handout materials, case studies will be used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
70 |
5 written assignments of approximately equal value |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
Final Exam |
|
Other |
10 |
Presentation |
Course topics
- Learn to analyze the audience.
- Site review reports and presentations.
- Professional email techniques.
- Site Supplemental Instructions.
- Write and respond to Requests for Information.
- Review major specification sections.
- Technical writing concepts.
- Drawing revision notes
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.