Course Overview
Introduction to Architectural Drafting. Covers basic architectural manual drafting techniques and skills. Drawing development with emphasis on line techniques, graphic symbols and industry standards. Graphical communication required for the preparation of development permit drawings for residential buildings. Covers techniques necessary for creating three dimensional drawing.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$564.42 - $620.01 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be better able to:
- Prepare professional looking drawings using the graphic language, conventions and standards of the building industry.
- Read and interpret the design ideas and technical information that are described in architectural drawings.
- Employ drawing conventions, symbols and dimension standards.
- Produce drawings using a variety of media, especially graphite and ink on vellum.
- Use drawings as a creative problem-solving tool when developing plans, sections, and elevations.
- Use free-hand sketching as a tool for quick graphic communication.
- Document existing building conditions by site-measuring existing spaces and generating the appropriate drawings.
- Produce a simplified version of a design development package for a small residential project that includes a site plan, floor plans, section, elevations, and a detail.
- Understand three-dimensional drawing (axonometric) using information from plans, sections and elevations.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2007
Related Programs
Architectural Drafting (DRFT 1000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Building Design and Architectural CAD
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of DRFT 1000 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 57117
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 57117
- $564.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Satendra Mann
Course outline
Important information
- ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, as per the class schedule above. You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 57115
Dates
Apr 13 - Jul 06 Loading
- CRN 57115
- $607.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 06 | Mon | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 329 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Satendra Mann
Course outline
Important information
- There will be no class May 18, statutory holiday.
Confirmation
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Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of DRFT 1000 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 34821
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 34821
- $620.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 327 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class October 12th statutory holiday.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 34822
Dates
Sep 16 - Dec 16 Loading
- CRN 34822
- $576.00 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 - Dec 16 | Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class September 30 and November 11 statutory holidays. ***This is not a self-paced course. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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