Architectural Drawing  Advanced Tech.l Drawing Basic Technical Drawing       ARCHITECTUAL DRAWING & DESIGN COURSE ======================= INSTRUCTOR: D. Pitts The Architectural drafting course studies the fundamentals of Architecture, history and styles, Environmental design factors, floor plans, elevations, section views, details, renderings, framing, electrical and mechanical design and drawings, site plans, and exploring careers. A house plan project in Architectural Desktop 2006 with a 3D model will be constructed in this class. As a student in drafting class, you will become a member of  SKILLSUSA .The student may compete in a variety of contests on the local, state and national levels in addition to holding an officer position in these levels.   parent letter comp. syllabus

Date:    ___________                                            Print student’s name:_____________________________

Culpeper County High School
14240 Achievement Drive      
 (540)825-8310

Course Name:  Architecture Drafting and Design

Teacher:  Dwendy Pitts

Welcome to the Technology Department at Culpeper County High School. Technological advances occur on a daily basis and bring about many changes to the way we live. In the Technology Department, my colleagues and I strive to ensure each student receives a well-designed education experience that combines academic skills and practical applications.

General Description and Course Objective:
The Architecture Drafting and Design course is a third term course for those who have completed Basic Technical Drawing and Advanced Technical Drawing. After completing this course, the student will become a “completer” in the design technology strand. In this course students will learn the fundamental skills and concepts necessary for planning, designing, and drawing. Its main thrust is to show students how to prepare architectural drawings that will effectively and accurately communicate ideas and designs to clients, contractors, and construction personnel.  A very large portion of this course will involve the uses of computer -aided drafting, or CAD.  This course will directly tie in Standards of Learning associated with geometry, algebra, earth science and history.

Textbooks and workbooks are provided to your child.  They can be checked out for extra study on the weekend.  Before your child may receive credit for a class all materials must be returned without damage.   Completion of all assignments is required prior to receiving credit for a course.

Assignments will include oral and written tests to reinforce learning as well as hands –on learning. The majority of grading will come directly from the student’s ability to create professional drawings, which show the student’s ability to put concepts to practical use. 

If the student consistently tries and works hard he/she will know they have passed the course.  If the student consistently refuses to participate, refuses to conduct him/herself responsibly in class activities, the parent/teacher will discuss if the student needs to be in the class.
If at any time during the year you would like to discuss these expectations, or your child’s progress, please call the CCHS Guidance department and request that a conference be arranged at the earliest convenience for both parent and teacher.  

I look forward to working with you and your child during the upcoming school year. Together we can
create an environment where the student can succeed.

Grades will be determined by the following:
Daily Participation Grades                25%
Projects                                              25%
Tests/quizzes                                   25%
Classroom Worksheets/Notebooks   25%
Exams     (15%)

Homework Policy:
There is no homework.  Plenty of time is given in class for assignments to be finished.
 If you miss a class, you are expected to make up work  before school and/or after school for those
assignments that involve a computer lesson or project. A zero will be given for days missed if not made up.

There will be a project assigned which is due the last day of school.  A rubics will be handed to students
on the 2 week of class which will include the outline of what is expected to be represented and the
approximate due date of each section.  Daily participation is graded per day on  the project as wells as
completion of each task on time.
This needs to be signed by a guardian and returned.  This will go into the student’s file and graded as a Quiz.

Student’s signature:  ____________________________________________________
                                                                                               
Parent/Guardian’s signature:    ____________________________________________
                                 phone #    _______________________
                                 EMAIL:   _______________________

Scope and Sequence

Course:            Architectural Drafting and Design                                                                                                         

Course Description:
The Architectural drafting course studies the fundamentals of Architecture, history and styles,
Environmental design factors, floor plans, elevations, section views, details, renderings,
Framing, electrical and mechanical design and drawings, site plans, and exploring careers.
A house plan project in Autocad 2006 with a model will be constructed in this class.

Length of course:  18 weeks

Units: