Architectural Draughtsman

Course Title

• English: Architectural Draughtsman Trade Course
• Spanish: Curso de Dibujo Arquitectónico

Course Code

• AD101

Description

• English:
  This course offers comprehensive training in architectural draughting, covering technical drawing techniques, interpretation of architectural designs, and the use of draughting software. Students will gain practical, hands-on experience through assignments and projects, preparing them for careers as architectural draughtsmen.
• Spanish:
  Este curso ofrece formación integral en dibujo arquitectónico, abarcando técnicas de dibujo técnico, la interpretación de diseños arquitectónicos y el uso de software de dibujo. Los estudiantes adquirirán experiencia práctica a través de asignaciones y proyectos, preparándolos para carreras como dibujantes arquitectónicos.

Objectives

• English:
  
  • Understand the principles of technical drawing.
  • Interpret architectural designs and specifications accurately.
  • Use draughting software to create precise technical drawings.
  • Apply industry standards and best practices in architectural draughting.
• Spanish:
  
  • Comprender los principios del dibujo técnico.
  • Interpretar diseños y especificaciones arquitectónicas con precisión.
  • Utilizar software de dibujo para crear planos técnicos precisos.
  • Aplicar estándares y mejores prácticas de la industria en el dibujo arquitectónico.

Schedule

The course is divided into an 8-week schedule, with each week focusing on specific skills and topics essential for an architectural draughtsman. Below is the detailed breakdown:

Week 1: Introduction to Architectural Draughting

• English: Overview of the draughtsman’s role, introduction to tools and techniques.
• Spanish: Visión general del rol del dibujante, introducción a herramientas y técnicas.

Week 2: Technical Drawing Fundamentals

• English: Principles of line work, scaling, dimensioning, and basic geometric projections.
• Spanish: Principios de líneas, escalas, dimensionamiento y proyecciones geométricas básicas.

Week 3: Understanding Architectural Plans

• English: Reading and interpreting floor plans, elevations, sections, and architectural symbols.
• Spanish: Lectura e interpretación de planos de planta, elevaciones, secciones y símbolos arquitectónicos.

Week 4: Introduction to Draughting Software

• English: Overview of software like AutoCAD or Revit, basic commands, and digital drawing tools.
• Spanish: Visión general de software como AutoCAD o Revit, comandos básicos y herramientas de dibujo digital.

Week 5: Creating Floor Plans

• English: Techniques for drawing floor plans, including walls, doors, and windows.
• Spanish: Técnicas para dibujar planos de planta, incluyendo paredes, puertas y ventanas.

Week 6: Elevations and Sections

• English: Drawing building elevations and cross-sections, detailing exterior and interior views.
• Spanish: Dibujo de elevaciones y secciones transversales, detallando vistas exteriores e interiores.

Week 7: Detailing and Annotations

• English: Adding dimensions, labels, and notes to ensure clarity in technical drawings.
• Spanish: Añadir dimensiones, etiquetas y notas para garantizar claridad en los dibujos técnicos.

Week 8: Final Project and Assessment

• English: Completion of a comprehensive draughting project and final evaluation.
• Spanish: Finalización de un proyecto de dibujo integral y evaluación final.

Assessment Methods

Student performance will be evaluated through a combination of practical and participatory components:

• English:
  
  • Weekly Assignments: 40%
  • Midterm Project: 20%
  • Final Project: 30%
  • Participation and Attendance: 10%
• Spanish:
  
  • Asignaciones Semanales: 40%
  • Proyecto de Mitad de Curso: 20%
  • Proyecto Final: 30%
  • Participación y Asistencia: 10%

Instructor

• Prof. John Doe

Language

• Available in: English (en), Spanish (es)

Status

• Published

This syllabus ensures that students develop both the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to excel as architectural draughtsmen, including proficiency in technical drawing, software usage, and industry-standard practices. For integration into a Drupal 10 multilingual website, the following JSON structure can be used to post the syllabus as a node: