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Architectural Drafting DRFT 1000

Drafting Part-time Studies Course

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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

Cost

$508.80 - $557.80 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2022

Below is one offering of DRFT 1000 for the Spring/Summer 2022 term.

CRN 57115

Duration

Mon Apr 11 - Mon Jul 11 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 57115
  • $508.80
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Jul 11 Mon 18:45 - 21:45 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 327
Instructor

Thomas Bradmore

Course outline

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Cost

$508.80

Important information
  1. There will be no class April 18 and May 23 statutory holidays.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Fall 2022

Below are two offerings of DRFT 1000 for the Fall 2022 term.

CRN 34822

Duration

Wed Sep 07 - Wed Nov 23 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 34822
  • $519.05
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 07 - Nov 23 Wed 18:45 - 21:45 Online
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$519.05

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and projects.*** 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. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. 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.
Status

CRN 34821

Duration

Mon Sep 12 - Mon Dec 05 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 34821
  • $557.80
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 12 - Dec 05 Mon 18:45 - 21:45 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 327
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$557.80

Important information
  1. There will be no class on October 10 statutory holiday.
Status

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:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Architectural and Building Technology
    Certificate Part-time
  2. Building Construction Technology
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  3. Building Design and Architectural CAD
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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