Digital Drafting I – FACS 243

CG • Section 16WK • 07/01/2018 to 12/31/2199 • Modified 07/27/2021

Course Description

Two-dimensional (2D) architectural drafting for interiors using digital drafting software.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

The interior design industry is a fast paced demanding vocation.  Clients desire to see a visual plan of a proposed project.  Digital drafting skills give students the ability quickly satisfy the demand of a professionally drafted plan.  Digital plans also can be quickly modified which is essential in redesigning for the interiors. 

Course Assignment

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In preparation for Interior Design student's sophomore review and senior portfolio review, students are to create an on-line portfolio using Wix or another vendor of their choosing.

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In preparation for Interior Design student's sophomore review and senior portfolio review, students will create a unique logo that will be incorporated into their on-line portfolio.  This logo will also be incorporated into their plan set's title block. 

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Student will create a .dwg file with the prescribed layers and line weights.  This file will serve as the foundation on which all drafting assignments will be built.

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Utilizing the draw and modify commands, students will demonstrate their ability to create a highly complex and unique design using the hatch tool.

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Students will translate an existing plan into AutoCAD using the dimensions and notes provided.

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Students will manipulate the existing conditions plan into a demolition plan.

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Students will manipulate the demolition floor plan into a new construction plan.

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Students will demonstrate their ability to successfully manipulate line weights on a prescribed elevation.

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Students will create elevations that successfully correlate to their new construction plan.

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Students will replicate detail drawings that accurately represent the style of their kitchen cabinet designs.

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Students will compile their drawings into a plan set.

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Students will submit their URL address with all of the prescribed corrected drawings from this course.