COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Computer Aided Technical Drawing
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FFD 104
Spring
2
2
3
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives To introduce various modes of representation; to develop the ability to express ideas through both hand and computer aided drawing and stressing the incorporation of those two media; to develop further the drawing vocabulary gained in the first semester; to develop effective studio work habits.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to use digital geometries by various media.
  • Will be able to develop the three dimensional drawing skills.
  • Will be able to develop orthographic projection drawings skills.
  • Will be able to discuss basic drawing conventions of the profession.
  • Will be able to present their work by using various media.
Course Description The course introduces the essential techniques of graphics, and stresses the incorporation and application of those within the virtual technology like Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 ARCH & ID: Introduction+ 3DModelling On Mobile /// IAED: Introduction ARCH & ID: 3D modelling with a mobile application(ex.SDF 3d) /// IAED: get acquainted with an CAD program
2 Arch & ID: Developing the 3DModel /// IAED: Plan I ARCH & ID: Rhino /// IAED: Scale, line weight, line type, wall type, center line, hatching, labels, furniture (blocks), dimensions, title block.
3 ARCH & ID: 3D Modelling /// IAED: Plan II ARCH & ID: Rhino /// IAED: material indication given a material list, windows and doors types/indication, staircases, levels.
4 ARCH & ID: Printing 3DModel (10X10) /// IAED: Section I ARCH & ID: Rhino/3D Printing /// IAED: Section of an object and its related language
5 ARCH & ID: Parametric Modelling /// IAED: Section II ARCH & ID: Parametric; Rhino/Grasshopper /// IAED: Section of architectural object and its related presentation techniques
6 ARCH & ID: Parametric Modelling /// IAED: Revision of Plan and Section ARCH & ID: Parametric; Rhino/Grasshopper /// IAED: Revision of Plan and section presentation language
7 ARCH & ID: QUIZ 1 /// IAED: QUIZ 1 ARCH & ID: Parametric; Rhino/Grasshopper /// IAED: QUIZ 1
8 ARCH & ID: Technical drawing /// IAED: Elevation ARCH & ID:: Ching, Francis D. K. Architecture: Form, Space, and Order. Ching, Francis D. K. Architectural Graphics. /// IAED: Presentation techniques of architectural elevations
9 ARCH & ID: CAD+Blog /// IAED: Symbols ARCH & ID:CAD TUTORIALS: https://www.autodesk.com.sg/campaigns/autocad-tutorials Ching, Francis D. K. Architecture: Form, Space, and Order. Ching, Francis D. K. Architectural Graphics. /// IAED: further symbols and signs used in 2D CAD
10 ARCH & ID: CAD /// IAED: Electrical Diagrams ARCH & ID: CAD + Blog TUTORIALS: https://www.autodesk.com.sg/campaigns/autocad-tutorials /// IAED: Electrical Layout & Symbols
11 ARCH & ID: CAD /// IAED: Reflected Ceiling ARCH & ID: CAD TUTORIALS: https://www.autodesk.com.sg/campaigns/autocad-tutorials /// IAED: Introduction of Reflected Ceilings presentation techniques
12 Quiz 2 ARCH & ID: CAD
13 ARCH & ID: Presentation /// IAED: Drawings layout ARCH & ID: Post-Production Adobe Illustrator /// IAED: Drawings layouts in architectural presentations
14 ARCH & ID: Presentation /// IAED: Landscape ARCH & ID: Post-Production Adobe Illustrator /// IAED: Landscape Symbols and presentation techniques
15 Semester Review
16 Semester Review
Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

Ching, F. D. K. (2007). Architecture: Form, space, & order. Hoboken, N. J: John Wiley & Sons.  ISBN: 978-0471752165

Ching, F. D. K. (2009). Architectural graphics. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-0470399118

Rhinoceros TUTORIALS: https://www.rhino3d.com/tutorials

AutoCAD TUTORIALS: https://www.autodesk.com.sg/campaigns/autocad-tutorials

Adobe Illustrator TUTORIALS: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
50
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
80
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
20
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
0
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
4
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
8
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
Final Exams
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to offer a professional level of architectural services.

X
2

To be able to take on responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve complex problems in the practice of design and construction.

X
3

To be able to understand methods to collaborate and coordinate with other disciplines in providing project delivery services.

 

X
4

To be able to understand, interpret, and evaluate methods, concepts, and theories in architecture emerging from both research and practice.

X
5

To be able to develop environmentally and socially responsible architectural strategies at multiple scales. 

X
6

To be able to develop a critical understanding of historical traditions, global culture and diversity in the production of the built environment.

X
7

To be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in construction materials, products, components, and assemblies based on their performance within building systems.

X
8

To be able to present architectural ideas and proposals in visual, written, and oral form through using contemporary computer-based information and communication technologies and media.

X
9

To be able to demonstrate a critical evaluation of acquired knowledge and skills to diagnose individual educational needs and direct self-education skills for developing solutions to architectural problems and design execution.

X
10

To be able to take the initiative for continuous knowledge update and education as well as demonstrate a lifelong learning approach in the field of Architecture.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Architecture and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. 

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest