Architectural Graphics and Lettering

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate familiarity with producing sketches; 2. explain architectural design processes; 3. define, recognize and interpret architectural symbols; and 4. explain and interpret architectural drawings.

Introduction to graphics description and use of drawing equipment, basic drafting techniques, line drawing, scale and proportions, lettering convention, representation on drawing basic descriptive geometry, surface development, inclined cuts and true sections. Effect of light on shape and form, shadow protection rendering techniques. Simple projections, various types of tracing and drawing papers. Standard sizes, right and wrong tiles. Design process with example of a small house project, importance of various spaces, linking of various spaces. Development of elevations. Difference between presentation drawings and working drawings. Introduction to Draughtsman ship. Site: relation of site with design solution, site selection factors for various types of topographic construction of different scales and their uses in practice.