Prints, Drawings and Plans

Course Number:
CT 243
Transcript Title:
Prints, Drawings and Plans
Created:
Apr 28, 2023
Updated:
Apr 28, 2023
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture / Lab Hours:
60
Lab Hours:
0
Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
No
Satisfies General Education requirement:
No
Grading Options
A-F, P/NP, Audit
Default Grading Options
A-F
Repeats available for credit:
0
Prerequisites

MTH 98 or placement into MTH 65; placement into IRW 115 or WR 115

Course Description

Develops skills for producing a set of drawings, plans, or prints. Examines basic views, including: elevations, section views and typicals. Provides an opportunity to create a functional design for a 200 square foot dwelling. Prerequisites: MTH 98 or placement into MTH 65. Placement into IRW 115 or WR 115. Audit available.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Apply drawing skills when drafting plans, drawings and prints.
  2. Recognize the components of plan views, elevations, and section views.
  3. Create drawings of basic individual rooms.
  4. Design a 200-foot square dwelling with usable attic space.
  5. Communicate effectively with coworkers, industry partners and clients.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

The determination of assessment strategies is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: writings (journals, self-reflections, pre writing exercises, essays), quizzes, tests, midterm and final exams, group projects, presentations (in person, videos, etc), self-assessments, experimentations, lab reports, peer critiques, responses (to texts, podcasts, videos, films, etc), student generated questions, Escape Room, interviews, and/or portfolios.

Course Activities and Design

The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.

Course Content

Outcome #1: Apply drawing skills when drafting plans, drawings and prints.

  • Setting up drafting table
  • Drafting tools (straight edge, 45/90 degree template, protractors)
  • Drawing techniques
    • Light touch
    • Pencil control
    • Types of lines

Outcome #2: Recognize the components of plan views, elevations, and section views.

  • Legends/index
    • Explanation grid
    • Scale
    • Direction
    • Summary
  • Floor plans
    • Code requirements (cabinets, walkways, door heights, stairs)
    • 2 dimensional drawing – lines
    • Symbols
  • Elevations
    • Necessary data
    • 3 dimensional drawing elements
  • Typicals
    • Cross sections of common structural features
    • Code requirements

Outcome #3: Create drawings of basic individual rooms.

  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Living spaces
  • Garages

Outcome #4: Design a 200-square foot dwelling with usable attic space.

  • Draft accurate plans, including:
    • Legend/index
    • Floor plans
    • Elevations
    • Typicals

Outcome #5: Communicate effectively with coworkers, industry partners, and clients.

  • Be prepared for presentations
    • Collect data
    • Understanding client needs
    • Recognizing budgetary constraints
  • Using imagery – drawings and pictures
  • Relevant vocabulary
  • Tact and patience
  • Timeliness

Suggested Texts and Materials

Modern Carpentry, 12th Edition, Wagner, Smith