Course Syllabus

Honors Drafting II-Architecture

 

Ms. Batchelor     kaitlyn.batchelor@ucps.k12.nc.us

Room G104 704-292-7662 x 7076

 

Description

Students in Drafting II will learn to apply knowledge associated with the design and 

construction of single story residences. Utilizing skills such as math, science, and 

technology, students prepare for work in a high demand industry. Students will learn to operate AutoDesk Revit as well as learn the basics of floor plan design. 

 

Course Objectives

1.00 Understand Architectural Styles and Industry Terms.

  1.01 Understand various architectural styles. 

1.02 Understand terms related to selected styles of residential architecture and 

create a collection of illustrations or a presentation that demonstrates the various elements of residential styles. 

1.03  Understand architectural industry terms. 

2.00 Apply procedures to create Floor Plans. 

2.01 Apply terms and definitions and accepted principles related to single-level 

residential space planning. 

2.02 Apply residential door and window types, symbols for doors, windows and 

room identification. 

2.03 Apply terms and definitions related to single-level residential space planning. 

2.04 Apply accepted principles of single-view residential space planning. 

2.05 Apply door and window types. 

2.06 Apply floor plan symbols. 

2.07 Apply procedures to draw a single-level residential floor plan using 3D 

CAD, BIM software, for example: Revit Architecture. 

2.08 Apply procedures to annotate a single-level residential floor plan using 3D 

CAD, BIM software, for example: Revit Architecture. 

3.00 Apply procedures to create Foundation plans and Levels of a Building. 

3.01 Apply terminology related to common foundation plans. 

3.02 Apply footing and foundation wall construction types. 

3.03 Apply the purpose of a foundation plan and describe its features. 

3.04 Apply concepts of wood sill and floor construction. 

3.05 Apply procedures to draw a foundation plan using 3D CAD, BIM software.  

4.00 Apply procedures to create Simple Roof and Floor System Designs. 

4.01 Understand terms and definitions related to roof plans. 

4.02 Understand concepts of roof construction including roof types: gable, hip, 

roof slope. 

4.03 Understand concepts of floor systems. 

4.04 Apply procedures to draw roof and floor systems using 3D CAD, BIM 

software.  

 

5.00 Apply procedures for drawing View types. 

5.01 Apply terms and definitions related to construction drawing view types: Plan 

views, Section views, Elevation views, 3D Views, and Detail views. 

5.02 Apply terms and definitions related to wall sections and details. 

5.03 Apply concepts of wood frame wall construction. 

5.04 Apply the purpose and features of a wall section, noting insulation and vapor 

barrier materials and construction. 

5.05 Apply terms, purpose, features and definitions related to exterior elevations 

and building sections.  

5.06 Apply procedures to draw typical wall sections using 3D CAD, BIM 

software. 

5.07 Apply procedures to draw exterior elevations and building sections using 3D 

CAD, BIM software. 

6.00 Apply Procedures to Complete a Residential Construction Documents (CD) Set. 

6.01 Apply key components/sheets needed, sheet numbering, naming conventions 

for a CD set. 

6.02 Apply schedules and labels used in CD Set. 

6.03 Apply CAD printing and set up. 

6.04 Apply procedures to complete a residential Construction Documents Set 

using 3D CAD, BIM software. 

 

Industry Credential:

Students will have the opportunity to earn an industry certification in AutoDesk 

Revit. This being an industry certification, accommodations can be provided for extended time, separate room, and read aloud with proper documentation.

 

Grading Policy

All assignments are available through the end of each six weeks. Once assignments close 

at the end of the six weeks, late work will no longer be accepted. All homework/classwork grades are input within two days of due date as listed in 

Canvas, quizzes are input the same day, and tests are in the gradebook within a week. 

Progress reports/report cards will be sent home every 3 weeks.Students and parents can check grades at any time via the ParentPortal, access information should be the same as the previous school year. 

Homework/Classwork 40% 

Quizzes 25%

Tests 35%

 

Final Exam Exemptions

This is a teacher made exam, that means you will be able to exempt at the end of the 

semester. In order to exempt the exam you must have either an A or B average (T4, T5, 

and T6) at the end of the semester. 




Final Grades:

As per the UCPS Board of Education grades for the semester are calculated as follows:

1st Six Weeks 25%

2nd Six Weeks 25%

3rd Six Weeks 25%   

Final Grade 25%

 

Tutoring

Tutoring is available every morning from 7:15-7:45. Afternoon tutoring is by 

appointment only.

 

Supplies

1” 3-Ring binder

¼” Graph Paper  (11x17)

4GB Flash Drive

¼” Architectural Template

¼” Furniture Template

Drafting Triangles

     Final Project:

Foam core board (or some other building materials)

Presentation folder/portfolio

 

Assignments/Assessments

Homework/Classwork

Students will spend the semester designing and creating a single story residence. All facets of design and construction will be drawn and input into the Revit software.

 Quizzes

Quizzes may be short answer, drawing, or multiple choice usually ranging 

between 5-10 questions. All quizzes will be open note. If you take good notes you will get a good grade.

Tests

There will be a multiple choice unit test for each topic lasting no more than 50 

questions. The certification exam will have questions based within the Revit 

system. 

 

Class Procedures/Expectations

Students are expected to be in assigned seats when the bell rings.

Attendance will be taken based on the seating chart, if you are not in your seat you will 

be marked absent.

Students should check Canvas for any information when absent. Students are allowed 

two days for makeup work, for each day missed. 

Students will use the Drafting Lab computers for Drafting only.

Chromebooks are not needed for this course; however, there may be some instances 

where it will be useful.

A bell-ringer/quiz/assignment will be available for students to begin working 

immediately.

Students will remain at their assigned seats until the bell rings to dismiss for the next 

class.

Late assignments will lose 10 points per day, up to 7 days. Any assignment turned in past 

7 days late can receive at maximum a 30.

 

Classroom Rules

Be respectful of others

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything

No food or drinks allowed in the classroom

No throwing objects or paper

No disruptions of class time

No horseplay

No Internet without permission

No downloading/No games

No phones

No rolling in classroom chairs

 

Canvas

The majority of assignments will be submitted on our learning platform, Canvas. Most 

assignments will be uploaded; however, on occasion students will share google 

documents. Quizzes will also be given via Canvas unless they contain sketching. Although grades will show in Canvas the students’ grades in PowerSchool are the official record. 

 

Course Summary:

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