DSNI 125

DSNI 125: Design Drawing

Credit Hours: (3) Six hours studio

An introduction to drawing and drafting using architectural conventions with both hand-drawn and computer techniques while exposing students to small-scale space planning strategies and building construction components. 

Detailed Description of Course

An introduction to drawing and drafting using architectural conventions with both hand-drawn and computer techniques while exposing students to small-scale space planning strategies and building construction components. 

Topics to include: 

1. Drawing skills:
   
   1. Drafting tools 
   2. Lines: types, weight, quality 
   3. Scale 
   4. Sketching & freehand drafting: Orthographic drawings to scale, Axonometric sketching  
2. Drafting Conventions 
   
   1. Architectural graphic standards 
   2. Orthographic drawings: plans, elevations, & sections 
   3. Dimensioning 
   4. Cross referencing communication  
   5. Schedules 
   6. Construction document organization 
3. CAD  
   
   1. Software skills  
   2. Drafting of interior spaces & components – orthographic drawings 
   3. Accurately scaled printing/plots 
   4. Best practices for CAD 
4. Introductory space planning & design (small scale) 
   
   1. Room scale prototypes 
   2. Designing in elevation 
   3. Sheet layout, design and formats 
   4. Reinforce the principles and elements of design 
5. Introduction to building construction/components (understanding level) 
   
   1. Building systems overview: Framing basics, Electrical layout basics, Window and door types 
   2. Introduction to residential codes: Residential bathrooms, Circulation widths, Egress windows, Smoke detectors, Electrical basics 

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Instructional strategies to include: Lessons that are followed by class studio time that builds on aspects of the lesson.  Include repetitive practice activities for skills building. Begin with smaller exercises followed by small projects.  Checkpoints keep students on track.  Ideation, design, and drawing phases begin on paper strengthening hand drawing skills.  Then students take their drawings to the computer and reinforce those skills.   The final project to be suitable for portfolio work. 

Goals and Objectives of the Course

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:  

1. develop architectural sketching skills. (9d)
2. translate three-dimensional space using two-dimensional orthographic drawings.(9d) 
3. interpret construction drawings and documents including architectural standards, symbols, purpose, and implementation. (15i) 
4. experiment with small-scale interior problems and graphically propose solutions. (9e) 
5. demonstrate competency in operating computer-aided design software and two-dimensional graphics. (9e, 9f) 
6. apply architectural drafting skills to create a construction document package. (15j*) 
7. identify basic building construction components. (15b) 

Note: Student learning outcomes pertinent to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) standards are identified by number/letter code. These learning outcomes may be furnished upon request. 

Assessment Measures

• exercises that demonstrate sketching skills including 
  • Ideation 
  • Prototypical layouts 
  • Axonometric interpretation 
  • Perspective understanding 
  • Attendance/participation 
• exercises or small project(s) expressing design solutions using prototypes 
• exercises or small project(s) expressing design solutions using elevations 
• a minimum of one project of which the outcome is a construction document set, demonstrating architectural drawing standards, including plans, elevations, and schedules 
• a minimum of one project that demonstrates computer drafting skills 
• a minimum of one exercise or project that incorporates a construction detail or a framing diagram 
• quizzes or exams that demonstrate 
  • An understanding architectural math conversions 
  • An understanding of architectural scale 
  • An understanding of building components 
  • Cross referencing standards in construction documents 

Other Course Information
None

Review and Approval
March 2010

February 21, 2024