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DRFT 2110: Advanced Architectural Principles
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will study and apply architectural design theory, sustainable initiatives such as LEED using the development and design process. Students develop knowledge in acceptable standards for preparing a portion of a set of plans and elevations drawings for a residential wood framed residence.
Credits
5.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 2100.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify design principles and properties of sustainable design used in architecture
- Complete a space planning proposal
- List the stages of construction
- Draw residential plans and elevations using accurate drafting standards
- Use graphic conventions to represent building practices and elements in drawings
- Assemble and construct building views using the correct CAD tools and format
- Apply these concepts and processes at a higher level in a 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) software
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 100
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 60
Total Hours: 100
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, group/team participation, field trips, videos and problem-based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and engagement in course discussions and activities |
|
Assignments |
15 |
3 of approx. equal value – Stages of Const., Space Planning, Bearings Calcs |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
10 |
Site Plan Requirements |
|
Exam |
20 |
Architectural Principles (include Sustainable Design & Exterior Styles) |
|
Project |
45 |
Minimum of 2 project-based major assignments of approx. equal value (Site, Floor, Elevation) |
Course topics
- Architectural design basics and process
- Exterior design factors
- Sustainable Design and LEED
- Building a House
- Construction procedures
- Stages of Construction
- Space planning
- Site planning
- Survey Systems
- Legal descriptions
- Bearings and Azimuths
- Site plan requirements
- Floor planning
- Room relationships and sizes
- Floor plan requirements
- Elevations
- Views and conventions
- Roof styles
- Exterior finishes
- Door and window schedules
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.