Course Number and Title:
AET 100 Drafting/Design I
Prerequisites
(SSC 100 or concurrent) and (CMT 110 or concurrent)
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
3 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to architecture including drafting techniques, terminology and computer-aided design (CAD). Topics include basic lettering, freehand sketching, sketching to scale, techniques of drafting, multi-view projections, line types, basic three-dimensional (3D) digital modeling, print reading, architectural terminology, and how to use AutoCAD software to create quality two-dimensional (2D) designs.
Additional Materials
Students will need to purchase a drafting kit for this course.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Use drafting tools and equipment. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 5, 6)
- Initiate CAD drawings with appropriate values for all settings. (CCC 1, 2; PGC 3, 6)
- Use sketching techniques. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 5, 6)
- Use fundamental CAD drawings and editing commands. (CCC 1, 2; PGC 3, 6)
- Construct single and multi-views. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 5, 6)
- Use architectural terminology. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 5, 6)
- Develop plan views. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 5, 6)
- Prepare elevation views. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 5, 6)
- Construct section views. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 5, 6)
- Apply industry standard hatch patterns to proper materials. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 5, 6)
- Produce a 3D digital model. (CCC 2, 5, 6; PGC 5, 6)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Use drafting tools and equipment.
- Prepare drafting paper, tools, and equipment for use on a drafting table.
- Use a paraliner or T-square to create horizontal lines.
- Implement combinations of triangles, protractors, and adjustable triangles to create vertical and angle lines.
- Identify and produce line types and line weights that are representative of the line quality used in industry.
- Use drafting compasses and circle templates to create circles and arcs.
- Identify drafting media sizes and types.
- Prepare scaled drawings using various measurement tools and techniques.
- Identify and produce architectural and engineering style dimensions and annotation.
- Initiate CAD drawings with appropriate values for all settings.
- Set up drawing files with correct units, limits, snap, grid, layers, file names, and other settings.
- Manage and back up files for safekeeping.
- Organize toolbars and other screen settings for drafting efficiency.
- Use sketching techniques.
- Identify various types of sketches, and identify the objects depicted.
- Sketch both two- and three-dimensional objects.
- Delineate parallel, perpendicular, and evenly spaced lines.
- Draft circles and arcs.
- Sketch objects to scale using grid media.
- Delineate the primary views of an orthographic drawing in proper orientation and alignment.
- Use fundamental CAD drawings and editing commands.
- Use drawing commands such as line, circle, rectangle, polygon, and others.
- Use edit commands such as offset, array, mirror, trim, extend, and others
- Construct single and multi-views.
- Draft lines, arcs, and circles of specific sizes.
- Prepare line drawings at specific angles and using irregular curves.
- Compose the three standard views of an object, including all of the proper conventions, placement, and alignment.
- Translate the height, width, and depth between views.
- Identify and project surfaces appearing in each view.
- Articulate and draw visible, hidden, and center lines in each view.
- Draw and project normal, inclined, and oblique surfaces in all views.
- Use architectural terminology.
- Identify building elements in a wall section.
- Classify roof types names by shape.
- Apply common terms and features commonly seen in architectural design.
- Develop plan views.
- Draw plan views from information provided.
- Indicate walls, doors, windows, and other architectural features.
- Draw hidden lines, and use various line weights for clarity.
- Apply dimensions and annotation to meet industry standards.
- Prepare elevation views.
- Draw elevation views from information provided.
- Display walls, doors, windows, and other architectural features.
- Use various line weights for clarity.
- Apply dimensions and annotation to meet industry standards.
- Construct section views.
- Draw sectional views from information provided.
- Display walls, doors, windows, and other architectural features.
- Draw hidden lines and utilize various line weights for clarity.
- Apply dimensions and annotation to meet industry standards.
- Apply industry standard hatch patterns to proper materials.
- Select proper materials for applications in a design.
- Apply proper industry hatch to materials.
- Interpret proper material based on the provided hatch pattern.
- Produce a 3D digital model.
- Create a digital architectural model.
- Apply materials to the model for visual realism.
- Apply light and shade to the model.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
Design Project Assignments | 35% |
Digital model | 20% |
Tests (2-3 equally weighted) | 10% |
Formative Assessments |
Drafting Assignments | 25% |
The course will contain various formative assessments including but not limited to: - Quizzes
- Portfolios
- Readings
- Class participation activities
| 10% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
1. Research and analyze existing site conditions.
2. Apply principles of sustainability to the built environment.
3. Employ the architectural design process.
4. Interpret and apply building materials, standards, and codes.
5. Create technical drawings, documents, and presentation graphics as appropriate in the industry.
6. Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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