This course introduces students to a number of basic Computer Aided Design skills that will help them develop and produce their own computer drawings. From this they will proceed to more complex work and investigate further possibilities for graphic technique. On completion of this course, students will have acquired an understanding of construction graphic and developed skills that will contribute to their overall development.
1) An overview
Graphics and builders
Standardisation of drawings
Participation in the design process: owners, design professionals and contractors
2) Construction drawings
Scale, scales and scaled drawings
Projection types
Views: plans, elevations and sections
Lines
Symbols
Schedules
3) Sketching
Drawing instrument and media
Manner and style of the presentation
Other useful geometric construction technique
Formatting and composing properly proportioned sketches
4) Computer aided design
Principles and Concepts of 2D Construction Graphics and 3D modelling.
Graphic expression or convention in:
Site construction drawings
Foundation drawings
Framing systems drawings
Cladding, glazing and exterior doors
Roof systems
Interior construction
Mechanical systems
5) Fabrication drawings
Problems inherent in the design and construction processes
Submittal process
Shop drawing production
As-built drawing
Continuous Assessment : 100 %
Assignment
60 %
Group Project
20 %
Individual Project
20 %
Final Assessment : %
2.0