Students will gain a preliminary knowledge of how to use different drawing types to express how a building is designed and constructed. Students will explore how to use existing building elements, client needs and some budgetary issues to create a unique new design for an existing house. The class will be fun and exploratory in nature. Students will leave this class with a basic set of architectural plans that they drew themselves. This is a fantastic next step for any student who has taken the Getting Started in Architecture class. 

Specific learning outcomes include:
-Knowing how to use an architectural scale, draw and measure scaled drawings.
-How to read the symbols commonly used on architectural plans.
-Knowing the basic types of architectural drawings and how they are used to create an actual building.
-Understanding New, Existing and Demolition plans
-Learning how to present your ideas to others and receive constructive feedback.

I have a degree in architecture and have worked in many architectural firms. I have helped design homes for celebrities as well as regular people, like my parents.  I run my own architectural drafting and design company. 
I'm a homeschool mom of three kids and have also run a homeschool enrichment program of 30 kids where we did group projects. I love engaging students and having a chance to develop in kids lifelong skills that will serve them in many areas of their life.

Homework Offered
Each week the students will be required to produce a drawing of the particular type we are learning. 
We will be using the Outschool classroom for videos and Flipgrid for interactions and feedback during the week before the final presentation. We will also create a Pinterest board to share ideas and spark creativity. 

During each week there will be instructional videos that present the necessary concepts and requirements for each drawing type. 
After each video, there will be several small assignments that guide the students through the necessary steps to produce a high-quality architectural drawing of their home. 

After the students finish each drawing, they will post their drawings to the flipgrid with an explanation of their design. Classmates will provide feedback and ideas. I will provide a more complete review of the drawing and presentation.
This class will have a lot of homework, but if your student likes architecture already, it shouldn't be too hard for them to complete. 

If you're a learner is on the younger side, I would recommend the parents help them with the project each week. Younger learners may need additional help at the beginning understanding how to use the architectural scale and how to design their house.
4+ hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Each learner will get feedback from me on their drawing. I will review for:
-Basic design and layout
-Creativity
-Architectural drafting techniques
Grades Offered