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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Collect relevant data to formulate program requirements as an initial step in the design process.
2. Create design concepts that are consistent with program requirements.
3. Analyze program requirements using applicable codes and standards.
4. Analyze and allocate space according to client needs and program requirements.
5. Develop design documents that reflect professional standards and techniques.
6. Create visual presentation materials that reflect professional standards and techniques.
7. Deliver a design presentation with reason and clarity.
8. Develop design solutions with appropriate speed and proficiency to meet established deadlines.
9. Produce accurate bids for a design job.
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I. Introduction to Design Projects
II. Programming/Pre-Design
A. Collecting relevant data
B. Formulating program requirements
C. Preliminary budget
D. Creating design concepts consistent with program requirements
III. Codes and Standards
A. Building codes
B. Barrier codes
C. Analyzing program requirements using applicable codes and
standards
IV. Developing Design Documents
A. Interior drawings
B. Elevations and reflected ceiling plans
C. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans
D. Detail drawings
E. Space planning for interiors
F. Furnishings, finishes, specifications
G. Professional standards and techniques
V. Client Presentations
A. Visual presentation materials
B. Effective oral presentation of design
C. Getting design approval
D. Additions and deletions to design
VI. Bidding a Job
A. Researching contractors and other tradespeople
B. Preparing bid documents
C. Getting bids
D. Reviewing bids with client
VII. Project Management
A. Issue purchase orders
B. Receipt of goods, materials, and supplies
C. Overseeing contractors and subcontractors
D. Addendums and change orders
E. Evaluating quality of work and products
F. POE (post occupancy evaluation)
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
|
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
40 - 45% |
| Design projects; bids | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
40 - 45% |
| Design projects; presentations | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 15% |
| Exams to include multiple choice, matching items, completion, short answer. | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 10% |
| Attendance and participation | |
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Architectural Drafting & Design, by Alan Jefferies and David P. Madsen, 6th edition, Thompson/Delmar, 2011.
