Sutherland Drafting: 2011

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Architecture Drafting and Design Workbook

Chapter 1: Architectural History and Styles
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In this chapter architectural history and styles are studied. The book explains the many different styles of architecture by starting with ancient civilizations and working its way to the modern styles of houses and towers of today. It also explains how each developed with time as well as how the transitions between styles occurred.
-Assignments 1 day
In this chapter sketching is practiced. Sketches of Greek architecture and construction as well as Roman arches and features are created.

Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Design
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In this chapter elements and principles of design are explained. The text book explains the importance and use of line, form, space, colour, light and shadow, texture and materials, balance, rhythm and rhyme, emphasis and subordination, proportion, unity, variety and opposition, and transition.
-Assignments ½ day
In this chapter sketching is practiced. Sketches of basic houses are created by balancing and adding new features into the front elevations.

Chapter 3: Drafting Scales and Instruments
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This chapter explains everything you need to know about drafting equipment. It explains how to use and read measurements using architect’s metric, and engineer’s scales. It explains the use of T squares, parallel slides, and how to create all the important angles using set squares. It also explains other instruments such as protractors, compass, dividers, curve instruments, templates, and more.
-Assignments ½ day
In this chapter basic measurements and scaling is practiced. Distances on a ruler are measured and recorded, and given distances are drawn in the appropriate scales.

Chapter 4: Architectural Drafting Conventions
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In this chapter basic drawing techniques are practiced. It explains types of drawings, title blocks, cross referencing, line types, styles, lettering, and pencil use including rendering and sketching techniques.
-Assignments 2 daysIn this chapter basic drafting skills are practiced. Different line types, hatches, and conventions are sketched out by hand. Hand writing using proper architectural font and technique is also practiced. Some basic geometric shapes are also created either by hand or by using AutoCAD.

Chapter 5: Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
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In this chapter the advantages and limitations of AutoCAD are explained. The way computers work as well as the way printers and plotters function is also explained. Basic drawing types and basic drawing commands are learned.
-Assignments 1 day
In this chapter, using grids to plot points and lines as well as recording them is practiced. Different shapes are created using coordinates that have been provided.

Project 1: 3 days
Grade 8 Model Rocket Sample
In this project a grade 8 model rocket is designed and drawn to scale on AutoCAD. Proper dimensioning, annotation, and views are practiced to create a finished personalized drawing.

Chapter 6: Environmental Design Factors
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In this chapter design is studied based on factors such as the environment. Lighting is looked into such as solar orientation and the difference between summer and winter light angles. The effects of wind and human ergonomics are also looked into.
-Assignments 1 day
In this chapter lot plans and building sites are sketched. Property lots are developed keeping in mind area restrictions and purposes.

Chapter 7: Indoor Living Areas
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In this chapter elements of room design are looked into. Some of these elements include open plans, closed plans, function, location, orientation, décor, and size and shape. Proper dimensions are given for elements in the room such as furniture.
-Assignments 1 day
In this chapter floor plans are created. Living spaces are designed and drawn to scale.

Chapter 8: Outdoor Living Areas
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In this chapter elements of outdoor living areas is studied. Different types and features of outdoor patios and porches are looked into. The importance of things like function and type, location, décor, and size and shape are explained. Proper dimensions are given for elements of outdoor living areas such as planters, benches, chairs, and pools.
-Assignments 1 day
In this chapter patios are added to existing floor plans in functional places and drawn to scale.

Chapter 9: Traffic Areas and Patterns
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In this chapter elements of buildings such as halls, stairs, and entrances are studied.
These elements are designed for optimum traffic flow based on function and location.
-Assignments ½ day
Distances between important rooms in the house are measured and evaluated for practicality in an existing floor plan. Traffic flows are also studied and evaluated in an existing floor plan.

Chapter 10: Kitchens
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In this chapter different layouts for kitchens are studied. Design guidelines as well as proper dimensions for appliances and kitchen workspaces are provided.
-Assignments 2 daysIn this chapter layouts for kitchens are sketched. Different types of layouts are drawn to scale following proper dimensions of appliances and counters, as well as the proper dimensions for the work triangle.

Chapter 11: General Service Areas
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In this chapter service areas and utility rooms are studied. Garages, carports, and driveways are also looked into.
-Assignments 2 days
In this chapter utility rooms are drawn. Different layouts are drawn to scale by adding closets, storage, appliances, counters, and cabinets.

Chapter 12: Sleeping Areas
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In this chapter elements of bedrooms and bathrooms are studied. Proper dimensions are given for beds and closets as well as bathroom cabinets, vanities, sinks, toilets, bathtubs and showers.
-Assignments 2 days
In this chapter master bedrooms and bathrooms are designed and drawn to scale using proper dimensions for bathroom appliances and bedroom furniture.

Chapter 13: Designing Floor Plans
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In this chapter the design process, every thing you need to know before designing a layout on a lot is explained. Site analyzing including base maps such as elevations, soil compositions, slopes, wind directions, and sun directions are taken into account. Accommodations for people with special needs are considered. Proper dimensions for clearances for people in wheelchairs and for people with canes are provided.
-Assignments 2 days
In this chapter bathrooms and kitchens are designed for people who are physically handicapped. Proper dimensions are used for wheelchair clearance and handrails.

Chapter 14: Drawing Floor Plans
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In this chapter everything you need to know about drawing floor plans to scale is provided. Proper symbols and drawing styles as well as dimensions are provided for walls, doors, windows, furniture, and stairs are given.
-Assignments 3 days
In this chapter floor plans for an A-Frame are redrawn to scale.

Chapter 15: Designing Elevations
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In this chapter elements of exterior elevations are learned. Different types of form are explained, including the differences between multi story designs and split level designs. Roof styles and types as well as window styles and types are explained and illustrated.
-Assignments 4 days
In this chapter exterior elevations are drawn. Elevations are drawn to correspond with the existing floor plans. Different architectural styles, window styles, and roof styles are also created.

Project 2: 8 days
In this project wood blocks are provided and drawn in AutoCAD 3D. These blocks are stacked and combined to create a building. From these initial blocks, features such as doors, balconies, windows, windowsills, pools are added. The drawing is finished by editing materials and creating viewports. This drawing is plotted in full D-sized paper in a professional format.

Project 3: 1 day
In this project a page layout for the drama class was created. The stage was measured and drawn to scale in model space, as well as additional platforms on a separate layer. In paper space Lines for notes were created beside viewports with the stage layout. The final drawing was then plotted (printed) as a PDF file for easy access for anyone who needs to print the page.

Chapter 16: Drawing Elevations
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In this chapter elements of exterior elevations are learned. Projection and orientation of different views is explained. Material and door symbols are provided. Interior and landscape elevations are also explained by going over proper dimensioning and rendering techniques.
-Assignments 1 day
In this chapter floor plans are created along with corresponding interior elevations for common rooms in the house.

Year 1 - AutoCAD Fundamentals 2009

AutoCAD 2009 Fundamentals

Chapter 1: Starting AutoCAD 2 days
In this chapter students learn how to open and navigate through AutoCAD. Also this chapter shows the many short cuts and commands AutoCAD offers.

Chapter 2: Basic Drawing and Editing Commands 3 days
In this chapter the basic commands that were shown in the previous chapter are used to draw and create simple lines and shapes. Starting with drawing lines the chapter goes on to teach how to make circles rectangles and how to view and erase them.

Chapter 3: Projects- Creating a Simple drawing 1 day
In this chapter all the commands that have been learned are all used to make some simple drawings.

Chapter 4: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD 3 days
In this chapter students learn how to select exact points on and object using Object Snaps, to draw lines at specific angles specific angles using Polar Tracking, to find exact locations using Object Snap Tracking, and to use Snap and Grid.

Chapter 5: Making Changes in your drawing 3 days
In this chapter how to select objects for editing, how to move, copy, rotate , and scale objects, and how to edit with grips is taught through a series of simple drawings that are pre- drawn and then edited using the new commands.

Chapter 6: Making your drawings more precise 2 days
In this chapter simple modifications are made to several drawings using all of the new commands like move, copy, rotate, scale, etc.

Chapter 7: Organizing your drawing with layers 1 day
In this chapter how to create a new drawing with a template, make a layer current, draw on specific layers, control thee state of a layer, and change the layer of an object are shown by simple steps that go over the new commands. This helps organize a drawing into different layers that can be hidden, labeled, changed and moved.

Chapter 8: Advanced Object Types 1 day
In this chapter arcs, polylines, polygon, and ellipses are introduced to add to the other drawing commands. These commands make it possible to draw curved lines to AutoCAD drawings and make perfect polygons quickly and efficiently.

Chapter 9: Getting Information from your drawing 1 day
In this chapter measuring exact distances and areas, and getting information about objects is made easier and possible by using the area, distance, list, locate point, and properties commands. With this information drawings can be measured to exact measurements with just a click of a button. Finding these commands may be difficult but with the Getting Information from Your Drawing chapter in the Ascent AutoCAD Fundamentals Student Guide makes it possible in a short time.\

Chapter 10: Drawing Organization and Information 2 days
This chapter goes through the different types of drafting that AutoCAD has to offer, starting with an architectural project, then mechanical, and finally a civil project. This chapter helps show the different types of drafting there is and how they differ.

Chapter 11: Advanced Editing Commands 3 days
This chapter steps it up a notch with more advanced commands, like trimming and extending objects, stretching objects, creating fillets and chamfers, offsetting objects, and finally arrays of objects. These commands can turn a simple low scale drawing to a work of art with the all new advanced command; it speeds up work time and makes life so much easier.

Chapter 12: Inserting Blocks 2 days
This chapter teaches how about blocks and dynamic blocks, how to insert them using the Insert command, Tool Palettes, and DesignCenter. These commands add furniture to floor plan, or building. Instead of having to tediously draw a toilet or chair, but using the new commands a chair can be added by the click of a button

Chapter 13: Creating more Complex Objects 4 days
This is the chapter where things really get interesting. Using everything that was learned the book goes through all of the basic areas of drafting, which consists of mechanical architectural and finally civil. The book shows what each area is and how it differs from the others.

Chapter 14: Setting up a Layout 2 days
Chapter 14 is all about learning how to print in AutoCAD using layouts, how to switch between Paper Space and Model Space, create viewports in a layout, scale and manipulate viewports, and copy a layout.

Chapter 15: Printing your drawing 1 day
This chapter is all about learning to select what to print or plot, how to select a plotter, and how to preview a printed drawing. It is a very helpful chapter and is a must know because if you can’t print your work then you can’t show to all your friends very easily, and post in on your wall to admire for years and years.

Chapter 16: Preparing to print 1day
This chapter is very short and doesn’t have much in it, but the information it does posses is very useful. It goes has two short projects that go over the final steps to printing.
Chapter 17: Text 2 days
In this chapter how to set up and use Annotation Scales and to create, and format Multiline text is shown. Up until now adding text to a drawing was thought to be impossible, but after this chapter adding text will just be another easy step.

Chapter 18: Hatching 1 day
This chapter is all about learning how to hatch areas of your drawing and to edit applied hatching. The purpose of hatching is to be able to distinguish certain areas of a drawing from other areas, by looking at the different patterns of lines that are shown. This command is very helpful in very complex drawings where it is hard to tell the difference between one types of wall to another for example.

Chapter 19: Adding Dimensions 2 days
This chapter is focused on learning how to place single, multiple, radial, and angular dimensions, to edit dimensions, to select a dimension style, and to place leaders. These useful instructions are helpful in that they can show the length of a line, diameter and radius, and the length of an arc. Editing dimensions are also included in this chapter.

Chapter 20: Annotating your drawing 2 days
This is the final chapter of AutoCAD 2009 Fundamentals part 1. This final chapter is where every skill that has been gained is used in several different architectural, mechanical, and civil projects. These are the most advanced drawings in this part 1 of fundamentals, and all the information learned will be cared on to part 2 of the AutoCAD Fundamentals book. I hope that this read helped you better understand the process of learning AutoCAD and its capabilities as a computer assisted design program.

Year 1 - Course Outline

Sutherland Secondary School

1860 Sutherland Avenue, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7L 4C2 Tel: 604-903-3500 Fax: 624-903-3501

COURSE OUTLINE: Drafting and Design 10 (MTED10)

Teacher: W. Mikkers wmikkers@nvsd44.bc.ca

INTRODUCTION: Drafting and Design 10 is a technology education course open to all students who have successfully completed Drafting and Design 9. It meets the aims of technology education in general but focuses its curriculum on technologies related to drafting and design.

GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will:

· Understand how and why humans design and make three dimensional representations related to human made designs and drawings related to engineering fields.

· Develop and ability to communicate through sketching, technical drawings, graphics, and models.

· Demonstrate skills in designing and developing products that improve the human condition

· Learn to use AutoDesk drafting and design products such as AutoCad 2009 and AutoDesk Inventor 2009

· Integrate knowledge from various disciplines such as science and math.

· Understand the range of careers possible in drafting and design

COURSE CONTENT:

1: Technology and Society

· Assignment: Research and design a new product device and do a 3d presentation of invention.

· Careers in Engineering, Drawing, and Design.

2. Technical Drawing and Theory

· Introduction to Design and Drawing using sketching techniques and AutoDesk using the AutoCad 2009 resource.

· Learn to design and draw using AutoCad and Inventor.

3. General Theory

4. Project Processes and Procedures

5. Plotting Techniques

STUDENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES

-Participate in general theory lessons

-Research aspect of design and drafting applications related to society and environment.

-Participate in class lectures, individual and group activities such as modeling.

-Design and produce small and large drawings related to relevant topics.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

Theory (20-30%): Quizzes, final exam and assignments. Practical (50-70%): Labs, projects, design portfolio.

RESOURCES:

Class text: Madsen, David and Turpin, J. Engineering Drawing and Design Fourth Edition New

York: Thomson Delmar Learning, 2007 and AutoCad 2009 Fundamentals Part 1 Student Guide

Ascent, Revision 1.0 March 2008 NOTE: STUDENTS ARE NOT TO WRITE ON OR REMOVE ANY MATERIALS FROM THESE TEXTS.

MATERIALS

1- Red duo tang folder (pendaflex)

1-2B and 2 HB pencils

1-White plastic erasure

1-Pouch or container for supplies

1-Glue stick

1-Pair of scissors (small)

1-USB flashdrive 1G or more

DESIGN DRAFTING CADD FEE - $15.00

ATTENDANCE – CLASS PARTICIPATION IS A REQUIREMENT

- Therefore poor unexplained attendance can affect grades.

- Punctuality is important. (Instructions and demonstrations are given at the beginning of

the class.)

- Marks will be subtracted for tardiness, unexcused absence, inappropriate behavior and/or

failure to bring project work, drawing equipment and/or sketch books to class.

Bonus marks will be offered time to time.

STUDENT EVALUATION

Students will be assessed on the process as well as on the final product. E.G.: Preliminary

sketches, solutions to problems, research along with level of engagement and participation. Letter

grades given in this course represent the following:

86 – 100% A 60 – 66% C

73 – 85% B 50 – 59% C-

67 – 72% C+ below 50% I

Year 2 - AutoCAD 2009 3D Drawing and Modeling

Jackson S.
Architecture 12
November 17, 2010
AutoCAD 2009 3D Drawing and Modeling

Chapter 1: 3D Foundations

-In this chapter, AutoCAD 3D is introduced. New tools in 3D are discussed and the 3D Modeling Workspace is explained. The ribbons (tabs which hold commonly used 3D tools) are shown in detail. Also, basic 3D viewing tools and 3D navigation is practiced.
Finally, there is an introduction to the UCS or User Coordinate system.
-Assignments: 3D navigation around a building is practiced (10 min) and the User Coordinate System is used. (10 min)

Chapter 2: Simple Solids

-This chapter introduces the concept of solid primitives and shows ways to create and modify them. Solid primitives are the most basic form of solids. They are comparable to building blocks. There are many different types of solids. Some of which include, pyramids, cubes, spheres, and wedges. Composite solids are also discussed. Composite solids are used when you might want to put a hole through a solid or join two solids to make one object.
-Assignments: Assignments in this chapter are varied. You work with primitive solids building a skyline, and a sign post (30 min). Next, composite solids are utilized. 2 projects are completed in which a façade puzzle and a machine part are constructed (60 min)

Chapter 3: Creating Solids & Surfaces from 2D Objects

-Instead of spending many hours creating complex objects using primitive shapes, use the easier method of creating 3D shapes from 2D objects. In the first part of this chapter, you learn very important commands such as extrude and sweep. In the second part of this chapter, you learn how to use the commands: revolve, polyline, and subtract.
-Assignments: Practices in this chapter help emphasis the ease at which these commands can be utilized. You create extruded solids and learn how to extrude along a path (20 min). Then, you create swept solids (20 min); revolve solids around surfaces (10 min), and loft solids and surfaces (10 min).

Chapter 4: Modifying in 3D Space

-In this simple chapter, you learn how to use 3D grip tools to move and rotate in 3D space, use Align, and 3D Align, as well as 3D Move, 3D Mirror, and 3D Array on objects.
-Assignments: You will use 3D grip tools to move, rotate, and put together an assembly of parts (30 min). Next, you will align multiple parts to complete a bracket part (10min). Then, in your first real project, an architectural gallery is created using solids build from profiles and paths.

Chapter 5: Advanced Solid Editing

-In this chapter you will learn how to edit compounds of solids using grips, edit faces of solids using the solid editing tools, and place fillets and chamfers on solids. Editing faces of solids comprises of a multitude of commands including Offset, Move, and Taper.
-Assignments: In these practices, you create, and edit components of solids, as well as editing, rotating, copying, and deleting faces on a solid (40 min). Then, in the next practices, you practice applying fillets to objects. For a mechanical project, a bracket is created.

Chapter 6: Additional Editing Tools

-In this chapter you learn how to create a shell of a solid, imprint edges on a solid, slice a solid, and convert objects to surface and solids. A shell is a very important component of most 3D models. Also, another way to create a complex solid is to create the solid and then slice off a part of it. This comes in handy when working with mechanical parts. Converting objects to surfaces is useful when transferring 2D drawings to 3D. Then, another solid object editing command, PressPull, is the easiest was to convert a 2D object to a solid.
-Assignments: Many different solid editing commands are practiced, and 2D objects are converted 3D objects (20 min). In a Mechanical Project, a connector is created. (30 min)

Chapter 7: Refining the View

-In this chapter you learn how to create and view sections, create perspectives using cameras, manage views, and animate views using ShowMotion. Commands such as SectionPlane, and blocks are used, as well as inputting cameras into models. In another practice, you modify existing views and update them with visual styles and Backgrounds in the View Manager. Animating is a breeze with ShowMotion.
-Assignments: Working with cameras is practiced (20 min), Views are managed in 3D (20 min), and drawings are animated with Show motion (30 min)

Chapter 8: Visualization

-In this chapter you learn how to create visual style, add materials to objects, do sun studies, set up lights, and render using basic tools. Visual styles are different ways to view models as you work on them, while materials are different textures in drawings. Lights add a realistic view of an object whether indoors, or outdoors. Rendering allows a high-def version of a model to be presented to an audience.
-Assignments: Different visual styles are practiced (20 min). Then, materials are used (20 min). The implementation of light sources and sun is practiced. Then, rendering concepts are explained (10 min).

Chapter 9: Working Drawings from 3D models

-In this chapter you learn how to create multiple viewports, create 2D views from 3D solids using Solid View, Solid Drawing, and Solid Profile commands. Also, you create technical drawings using Flatshot.
-Assignments: First, you practice creating multiple viewports (15 min). Then, you create 2D views from 3D solids (15 min). In a Mechanical Project a Saddle is created and then plotted. (25 min)

Chapter 10: Working with the User Coordinate System

-In this chapter you learn how to use the UCS, including setting up the UCS icon, moving the UCS Origin, picking three points to establish a UCS, using the UCS X, Y, and Z options, and saving a UCS by name. The UCS is a powerful tool to help you draw objects on a temporary plane. Many drawings are made up of several planes.
-Assignments: In these assignments, you use the UCS to create solid objects (20 min), the X, Y, and Z commands are practiced (20 min), and you work with named UCSs. (10 min)

AutoCAD 2009
3D Drawing & Modeling
Student Guide (rev. 1.0)

Year 2 - Course Outline

Sutherland Secondary School

1860 Sutherland Avenue, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7L 4C2 Tel: 604-903-3500 Fax: 624-903-3501

COURSE OUTLINE: Drafting and Design 11 (MTED11)

Teacher: W. Mikkers wmikkers@nvsd44.bc.ca

INTRODUCTION: Drafting and Design 11 is a technology education course open to all students who have successfully completed Drafting and Design 10. It meets the aims of technology education in general but focuses its curriculum on technologies related to drafting and design.

GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will:

· Understand how and why humans design and make three dimensional representations related to human made designs and drawings related to engineering fields.

· Develop and ability to communicate through sketching, technical drawings, graphics, and models.

· Demonstrate skills in designing and developing products that improve the human condition

· Learn to use AutoDesk drafting and design products such as AutoCad 2009 and AutoDesk Inventor 2009

· Integrate knowledge from various disciplines such as science and math.

· Understand the range of careers possible in drafting and design

COURSE CONTENT:

1: Technology and Society

· Assignment: Research and report on an environmental issue related to 3D design.

· Assignment: Research and design a new product device and do a 3d presentation of invention.

· Careers in Engineering, Drawing and Design also related to #D Drawing and modeling

2. Technical Drawing and Theory

· Introduction to Design and Drawing using traditional sketching techniques and AutoDesk using the AutoCad 2001 resource.

· Learn to design and draw using AutoCad and Inventor.

3. General Theory

4. Project Processes and Procedures

STUDENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES

-Participate in general theory lessons

-Research aspect of design and drafting applications related to society and environment.

-Participate in class lectures, individual and group activities such as modeling.

-Design and produce small and large drawings related to relevant topics.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

Theory (20-30%): Quizzes, final exam and assignments. Practical (50-70%): Labs, projects, design portfolio.

RESOURCES:

Class text: Madsen, David and Turpin, J. Engineering Drawing and Design Fourth Edition NewYork: Thomson Delmar Learning, 2007 and AutoCad 2009 3D Drawing and Modeling and Inventor 2009 Introduction to Solid Modeling (book 1) Ascent, Revision 2.0 NOTE: STUDENTS ARE NOT TO WRITE ON OR REMOVE ANY MATERIALS FROM THESE TEXTS.

MATERIALS

1- Red duo tang folder (pendaflex)

1-2B and 2 HB pencils

1-White plastic erasure

1-Pouch or container for supplies

1-Glue stick

1-Pair of scissors (small)

1-USB flashdrive 1G or more

DESIGN DRAFTING CADD FEE - $15.00

ATTENDANCE – CLASS PARTICIPATION IS A REQUIREMENT

- Therefore poor unexplained attendance can affect grades.

- Punctuality is important. (Instructions and demonstrations are given at the beginning of

the class.)

- Marks will be subtracted for tardiness, unexcused absence, inappropriate behavior and/or

failure to bring project work, drawing equipment and/or sketch books to class.

Bonus marks will be offered time to time.

STUDENT EVALUATION

Students will be assessed on the process as well as on the final product. E.G.: Preliminary

sketches, solutions to problems, research along with level of engagement and participation. Letter

grades given in this course represent the following:

86 – 100% A 60 – 66% C

73 – 85% B 50 – 59% C-

67 – 72% C+ below 50% I