Master Course Syllabus · Visual and Performing Arts · Architecture - ARCH

Architectural Graphics I
ARCH-1307
Master Course Syllabus Section ALL 3 Credits 08/01/2017 to 08/01/2018 Modified 12/03/2021

 Meeting Times

 Contact Information

Instructor: Dr. John Doe

Email: john.doe@blinn.edu
Office: H XXX
Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX

Office Hours
Monday and Wednesday from 10 am - 11 am

 Description
Introduction to basic drawing methods and tools. Exploration of techniques available for the design process with emphasis on two-
dimensional and three-dimensional composition. Course is intended to fulfill all or part of the following National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB)

2 lecture and 4 laboratory hours per week; 96 total contact hours. Credit: 3 semester hours.

 Core Curriculum Statement

This course is not a core curriculum course.

 Outcomes
1. Execute the major conventions of architectural representation, such as plans, sections, elevations, and other

three-dimensional drawings.

2. Use tools necessary to produce architectural drawings.

3. Use drawings to explore and diagram design concepts.

4. Explain/describe the history of techniques associated with representation, visualization, analysis, and presentation.

5. Produce well-crafted presentation materials that communicate ideas clearly

 Materials
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 Materials:

Design Journal: 8x11 format blank artist sketchbook (Moleskine type)

Pencils and HB, H, 2H leads (Turquois or Staedler)
Tracing paper roll (12 wide)
Architect s Scale (triangular; standard scale)
Large sheets of vellum/drawing paper (as needed for assignments and projects)

Architectural Drawing (suggested)

Author: Yee
Publisher: Wiley
Edition: 4th
ISBN: 9781118012871
Optional
Availability: Campus Bookstore

 Course Requirements
Students must complete projects, portfolios, participate in formal and group critique applying the principles and elements of
architectural design, participate in open labs activities, exercises, assignments, quizzes as well as keep a visual journal.

 Evaluation
Exercises 40%

Class Participation 10%

Projects 50% Semester and Final Projects

TOTAL 100%

Breakdown
A (100 - 90%)

B ( 89 - 80%)

C ( 79 - 70%)

D ( 69 - 60%)

F ( < 60%)

 Blinn College Policies

All policies, guidelines, and procedures in the Blinn College Catalog (http://catalog.blinn.edu/), Blinn College Board Policies
(http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/1204), and the Blinn College Administrative Regulations (https://www.blinn.edu/administrative-
regulations/) are applicable to this course.

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 Specific information on civility, attendance, add/drop, scholastic integrity, students with disabilities, final grade appeal, alternative
retailers, campus carry and proctoring arrangements and cost. (https://www.blinn.edu/syllabus-policies/)

Notice of any action taken under these protocol and procedures, by Blinn College or its employees, may be delivered by hand, through
the U.S. Postal Service, or electronically to the student’s Blinn Buc e-mail account. Notice shall be deemed received upon actual
receipt, on deposit in the U.S. Mail, or upon entering the information processing system used by Blinn College for Blinn Buc e-mail
accounts, whichever first occurs.

Information about the changes Blinn has made to the Spring semester: Back with Blinn (https://www.blinn.edu/back-with-
blinn/index.html).

 Course Policies

Student Work
Student work not picked up by the last day of finals will be property of Blinn.

All students must complete the Blinn College art release form which will be provided by the instructor.

 Schedule

When Topic Notes

Week 1 Fundamentals Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 2 Drawing in Black and White Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 3 Drawing in Black and White (continued) Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 4 Basic Representational sketching Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 5 Isometric drawing, spheres, cubes and geometric shapes. Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 6 Perspective Drawing Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

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When Topic Notes

Week 7 Light, shade and shadow. Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 8 Delineating and Rendering. Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 9 Presentation Formats Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 10 Final Project Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 11 Floor Plan / Site Plan Schematics Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 12 Elevations Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 13 House Design Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 14 Wood frame wall construction Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 15 Final Preparations of Final project Lecture(s):

Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

Week 16 Final Exam Lecture(s):

Final Exam
Assignment(s):

Contact Hours: 6 hours per week

TOTAL: 96 Contact Hours

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