INTD 1310: Basic Drafting Concepts
Department
Interior Design Technology
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course will address the basic principles of drafting especially as it applies to the field of Interior Design. Students will learn the correct use the drafting instruments, conventions, scales and lettering. Through careful observation and weekly assignments students will learn to read and draw drafted floor plans, sections and elevations. Architectural lettering styles, materials, millwork, 3D drawing (obliques), and reflected ceiling plans will be demonstrated and practiced. The importance of exacting line weights and architectural symbols will be emphasized.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Practice correct use and care of drafting tools and instruments
- Read construction drawings
- Draw 3D objects through orthographic projections
- Use isometric techniques
- Adhere to rigorous standards of accuracy of line weight, line quality and line type
- Prepare a complete set of construction drawings and schedules
- Comply with all standard drawing conventions and symbols
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition may be available
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 36
Total Hours: 36
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include lectures, demonstrations, case studies, critiques, pinups, research, group discussions, individual study and projects.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Participation
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10
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Attendance, punctuality, engagement
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Assignments
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70
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10 assignments
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Final Exam
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20
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Final Exam
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Course topics
- Use and care of drafting tools and instruments
- Line types and line weights
- Architectural lettering
- Basic drafting concepts
- Imperial and metric drawing scales
- Orthographic projection
- Isometric drawings
- Basic construction drawings: floor plan, reflected ceiling plan, power and communications plan, finishes and schedules plan
- Furniture plans, interior elevations, sections and details
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.