Architectural Design One – Syllabus
Level: Not Phased (grade 9 - 12) credits: .5
Instructor: Scott Trebilcock E-mail:
trebilsc@spsd.org
Course description: This course covers the concepts and evolution of
architectural design from early Egyptian structures to contemporary residential
dwellings. The student studies design
principles, architectural styles, materials, the techniques of building
construction and the aesthetic factors which influence good design. They are taught to consider variables such as
solar orientation, traffic patterns of people and vehicles, the local
ecological system, zones and codes, material appearance, etc.. The student is given design and drawing tasks
which will challenge their understanding and skills.
Instructional objectives: The teacher's tasks will
include developing in each student:
Ø An understanding of the
basic elements of the designing of a structure, how to combine these areas into
a composite functional set of plans.
Ø A skill in the basic
techniques and procedures used in preparing architectural floor plans, details,
elevations, and pictorial drawings.
Ø To create a positive
attitude towards the historical perspective of dwellings and architectural
design.
Student performance
objectives:
the student
tasks will include the following:
Demonstrate an understanding of architectural
vocabulary, abbreviations, and symbols.
Ø Demonstrate the ability to
evaluate the principles of good architectural design and function, both as a
consumer and builder, in their residential selection.
Ø
Creating technically correct detail drawings,
both required and student selected.
Ø Searching, identifying and
using information for basic architectural plans to complete their assignments.
Ø
To complete evaluative opportunities with a passing grade.
Major Projects:
Foundation Plan
Elevations
Plot Plan
Wall Section
Electrical and Climate Control Plans
Kitchen Plan
· Completion of homework and writing assignments
Grading:
Your
grade is based on a point system. Each
project will be worth a number of points.
These points will be totaled.
Your grade is your number of points earned divided by the total possible
points.
·
20%--------------- Content
quizzes, Tests and Homework
·
30%--------------- Daily
work in class on projects
·
50%--------------- Finished
drawings
Assignments
can be corrected for additional points.
Attendance:
Attendance
is mandatory. Students who are unexcused
in excess of three times during a ranking quarter will receive no higher than a
69 for a grade for that quarter.
Students who are unexcused in excess of 6 times in a semester class will
be removed from the class and receive a grade of WF (withdraw failing).
Students
will be given three unexcused tardies to class.
Future tardies will result in the student losing 1 point for each
offense on their final quarterly grade for each infraction.
Assignments missed due to excused and unexcused absences are the students responsibility to make up. Students have the option of correcting assignments for more credit. Tests and quizzes are not included.