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ART 250 The Contemporary House

Line weights sheet in PDF
Cabinet Section PDF
Recommended Room Sizes
Stairs

ART 250 The Contemporary House

Syllabus

Class Content
Architectural drafting and presentation
Architectural residential design
Conceptual design

Goals
Understanding of architectural drafting
Understanding of residential design

Materials Required
Drafting equipment
Adjustable triangle
Fixture template
Compass
Circle template
Other drafting supplies
Papers
18"x24" Vellum
24"x36" Vellum

Drafting Skills Required
Plans
Elevations
Lettering
Axonometric
Perspective

Projects
Project 1 One bedroom house
Project 2 Three bedroom house
Project 3 Multifamily complex

References
"Architectural Drafting" Ching
"Architecture: Form, Space & Order" Ching
"Architectural Design" - U.K.
"Abitare" - Italy
"Domus" - Italy
"Architectural Record" - U.S.
"Architectural Review" - U.K.

Key Subjects in the Class
Space Planning
Lettering
Line weights and quality
Freehand skill
Design with concept
Dimensions
Building material
Finish material
Drawings
Site plan
Roof plan
Floor plan
Elevation
Interior elevation
Section
Design with model
Conceptual structural understanding
AutoCAD

Project Deadline Policy
No project will be accepted after the deadline time of project due date.
Submit incomplete projects on time.

Project Improvement Policy
Any improvement made to projects after due date may be added to the original grades as additional points up to one letter grade.

Evaluation Criteria
Design
Application of design concept in design

Function
Space planning, required sizes, and other functional considerations

Drafting
Architectural symbols, line quality and weights, and application of texture

CAD
Understanding of AutoCAD, layering, and accuracy

Study Model
Use of study model in design

Grading
Each evaluation criteria will have a letter grade.
Project 1 weighs 20%
Project 2 weighs 50%
Project 3 weighs 30%

Letter Grade to number scale
A: 95% - 100%
B: 85% - 95%
C: 75% - 85%
D: 65% - 75%
F: 64% and below

Student learning outcome
Design that tells a story
Flawless function
Clear communication
Enthusiastic attitude