Students will learn the basic elements of architectural drawings by designing their dream homes. Over 9 weeks students will create their own small set of architectural plans for their homes. 
Each student will do a sketch version of a floor plan, site plan, sections, exterior elevations, interior elevations, roof plan, details and more, one drawing type each week. 

SCHEDULE NOTE: For sections starting in October, November and December there will be a few missing weeks for Holidays. Please look closely at the calendar. There are the same amount of classes, but the class is just stretched out a bit. 

No special computer software is required as we will be doing the drawings on graph paper with pencils.
We will be using Flipgrid for classroom interactions and assignment feedback. Students will need a free account. 

There will be live classes once a week. I will post the videos and assignments for the next week in the classroom immediately after class. Students will have 1 week to watch the videos and complete the assignment.
---Each week I will introduce the drawing type. I will explain what the drawing is and how it works. I will go over all the basic elements that need to be included in this drawing type. I will explain how students can create their drawings. The video instructions will be broken down into small segments with corresponding assignments that will walk students through how to create each drawing type. 
--Throughout the week, students will watch the videos, work on assignments and use FlipGrid to post questions and get feedback on ideas and challenges.
The students will work on their own to create their drawings until the next live class, however, I will be available for questions and feedback each day.

---During the live meeting,  each student will present their work to the class for constructive feedback from myself and other students.  
--Each student will have a few minutes to tell us about their design and drawing. They can ask questions and receive feedback and help from me as well as other students.  
--Each student is required to present their drawing. This is a crucial part of the process. It is a very important part of architectural school as well as real-world practice. The class will be positive and welcoming. There will be feedback, but I strive to make all students feel great about their work. 
---Each student is required to provide positive and constructive feedback to other students. This is how we all learn together.

(Flipgrid is a free educational coordination platform)


Syllabus:
Each week we will cover these basic questions: What is this drawing? What are the basic elements that will be on this drawing? What scale is it usually drawn at? What do the symbols mean?

---Week 1: Introduction to architectural plans. What plans are there? How are they used? What are the basic things to look for on any set of plans? What is an architectural scale? How to use it.

---Week 2: Site Plan-What is a site plan? What do you want your site plan to have on it? Imagine your dream property. That is what we will be drawing. We will also learn the basic elements that will be on a site plan. What scale is it usually drawn at? What do the symbols mean?

---Week 3: Floor Plan-What is a floor plan? This is what everyone thinks of when they think of Architectural Plans. We will focus on creating a unique design using an inspirational object. We will talk about dos and don'ts when it comes to laying out the rooms in a house. 

---Week 4: Roof Plans-What are roof plans? What are the basic elements that will be on roof plans? What scale is it usually drawn at? What do the symbols mean? We will cover the basic types of roofs and how to draw them. 

----Week 5: Exterior Elevations-Students will learn about different architectural styles and the door and window types that go along with those styles. We will talk about the materials that homes are made of and the pros and cons of each type. 

---Week 6: Sections-This week we will look at our home as if it were a dollhouse. We will study the relationships between rooms vertically. We will talk a bit about structure.

---Week 7: Interior Elevations-This is your chance to be an interior designer. We will look at 2 rooms and draw each wall of those rooms. We will talk about interior finishes, floor and wall materials as well as furniture layout. 

---Week 8: Choice Drawing- This week students will get to choose which type of drawing they want to work on. Choices include perspectives, rendered floor plans, rendered elevations, axonometric drawings, and more.