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ARCHITECTURE/ CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Winter 2017

ACT-101 – Section 01 Fundamentals of

Architecture

Course Syllabus

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CLASS TIME AND LOCATION: MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 11:30AM TO 1:45PM ROOM E-190

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Craig Priskorn, RA, ALA Office: E-164-F (313) 317-1516 priskorn@hfcc.edu Office hours posted on instructor’s door

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the building professions, including architecture, construction, and interior design. Utilizes a wide range of media and technology to explore various topics related to the architecture/construction industry. Covers architectural history, building codes, sketching, geometric construction, floor plans, elevations, building sections, details, residential and commercial blue print reading, estimating, space planning, and sustainability. Prerequisites: None Co-requisites: None

MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES:

Major Core Course Objectives (* indicates critical thinking) Students that successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Explain the Key parties involved in a construction project 2. Identify significant figures and buildings in architectural history * 3. Explain the history and use of building codes in the architecture/construction

industry 4. Communicate required course material with hand sketching techniques. 5. Create basic geometric drawings * 6. Identify various types of drawings that make up a typical set of residential

construction documents

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7. Explain various methods of estimating relating to materials and the design process

8. Explain the various industry techniques used to communicate architectural elements

9. Create architectural details with clear and legible handwritten notes 10. Communicate required course material with hand sketching techniques 11. * Develop basic 3D models

TEXT AND REQUIRED MATERIALS:

*Residential Design using AutoCAD 2017 By: Daniel John Stine CSI, CDT ISBN: 978-1-63057-024-8 *ACT CAD Standards 2nd Ed Fall 2010 Available as pdf reference in the Exercise/CAD STANDARDS folder *FLASH DRIVE (for saving files)

*SKETCHING PENCILS (HB LEAD OR SOFT LEAD WOODEN PENCILS) *12” ARCHITECTURAL SCALE (ALVIN 110P – OR EQUAL)

*ERASERS – (PINK PEARL / SOFT WHITE VINYL)

*NOTEBOOK/BINDER (FOR TAKING NOTES)

SOFTWARE AND WEBSITES:

AutoCAD 2017 is available through the Autodesk website at: www.autodesk.com Students are able to download various software packages free through the Autodesk Education Community web site. Simply create a free account using your HAWKMAIL.EDU email address. Before downloading software, be sure your computer has the capability of running it by checking the system requirements. http://www.autodesk.com/education/home Suggested CAD membership site: www.augi.com

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TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE WEEK TOPIC TEXT 1, 2, 3 ARCHITECTURE / CONSTRUCTION BASICS Introduction to construction drawings Types of drawings The Construction Process Building Codes Terminology Lettering Measurements and Math (2 Exercises) Scale (Exercise) View Creation with Orthographic Projection (Exercises) ASSIGNMENT: VARIOUS EXERCISES 4 and 5 COMPUTER AIDED MODELING Introduction to Mass Modeling Generating Basic 3D Solid Forms ASSIGNMENT 10101: 3D SHAPES 6, 7 and 8 COMPUTER DRAFTING Introduction Tool bars and Interface Introduction to 2D Drafting Basic draw and edit commands File setup Dimensioning Annotation / Text ASSIGNMENT 10102: ARCHITECTURAL SHAPES QUIZ ONE:

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WEEK TOPIC TEXT 9 and 10 THE PROFESSION AND FREEHAND SKETCHING Notable Architects and Buildings History Controlling form and proportion Basic Pencil Sketching ASSIGNMENT 10103: FREEHAND SKETCHING 11, 12 AND 13 CREATING A FLOOR PLAN Creating Exterior Walls Creating Interior Walls Placing Doors and Windows Adding Dimensions Adding Room Names and Notes Creating a Floor Plan Sheet Printing SECTION VIEWS Anatomy of a Wall Section Materials and Textures Notes and Dimensions Line Weights ASSIGNMENT 10104: FLOOR PLANS QUIZ TWO:

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WEEK TOPIC TEXT 14, 15 CREATING ELEVATIONS Floor Plan Projection Roof Slopes Exterior Elements Doors and Windows Notes and Dimensions Line Weights Printing ASSIGNMENT 10105: ELEVATIONS 16 FINAL EXAM

GRADING PROCEDURE The final grade for this course will be determined by dividing the total actual points you receive by the total possible points for the semester. The following is an approximate list of total points. (45%) ASSIGNMENTS / EXERCISES / HOMEWORK - 600 points (34%) QUIZZES - 200 points (07%) ATTENDANCE - 100 points (3 points deducted for each absence) (1 to 3 points for being late) (07%) PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE (100, 90, 80, ETC.) - 100 points (07%) FINAL EXAM - 100 points

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EXAMPLE OF FINAL GRADE COMPUTATION ASSIGNMENTS - 550 QUIZZES - 150 958 POINTS RECEIVED = 87.1% ATTENDANCE - 81 1100 POSSIBLE POINTS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE 90 FINAL EXAM - 87 TOTAL - 958