PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE - HAND DRAFTING LESSONS

BEGINNER LEVEL - LETTERING PRACTICE

Objective(s): To learn the importance of using proper written communication skills in the design and construction or architectural projects.
Big Question(s): How can I write to effectively communicate my design intent?
Vocabulary Term(s): Lettering, Spacing, Consistency, Uniformity
TEKS: (5B) develop written communications such as estimates, work orders, and memos, (5E) write reports and documents such as estimates, permits, memos, and technical reports, (12C) create memos and notes
ELPS: (1E) internalize new basic and academic language by using and reusing it in meaningful ways in speaking and writing activities that build concept and language attainment
The handwritten notes on the right side of the page should look EXACTLY like the typed notes on the left side of the page.
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - MEASURING PRACTICE

Objective(s): To continue focusing on importance of using proper written communication skills while learning basic measuring skills.
Big Question(s): How do I use a tape measure and ruler to measure existing objects? How do I write those measurements according to industry standards.
Vocabulary Term(s): Measuring, Tape Measure, Ruler, Feet, Inches, Architectural Symbols, Width, Length, Height, Depth
TEKS: (2D) perform measurement tasks using ratios, fractions, and proportions, (29B) recognize elements and symbols of blueprints and drawings, (5B) develop written communications such as estimates, work orders, and memos, (5E) write reports and documents such as estimates, permits, memos, and technical reports, (12C) create memos and notes
ELPS: (1A) use prior knowledge and experiences to understand meanings in English
Using a blank sheet of printer paper, go around the room and make 10 different measurements. List them as shown below in the example: show the measurement in inches only, show the measurement in feet and inches, accurately describe what you measured, and if necessary draw a quick sketch of what you measured. Make sure you use the same good lettering skills you used in the above assignment.
Width = distance from left side to right side
Height = distance from top to bottom
Depth = distance from front to back
Length = distance of a long slender object
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Use the guide below to understand how an inch is divided into its sections; fractions of an inch. You can also go to ​http://www.rulergame.net/ to practice using a ruler.

ADVANCED LEVEL - MECHANICAL DRAWING PRACTICE

Objective(s): To continue focusing on importance of using proper written communication skills while learning basic technical drawing skills.
Big Question(s): How do I use grid paper to create a scaled technical drawing? 
Vocabulary Term(s): Technical/Mechanical Drawing, Artistic Drawing, Drafting, Sketching, Scale, Leader, Radius, Diameter, Architectural Symbols
TEKS: (29B) recognize elements and symbols of blueprints and drawings, (29D) recognize different classifications of drawings, (29E) interpret and use drawing dimensions, (12C) create memos and notes
ELPS: (1F) use accessible language and learn new and essential language in the process 
Draft the following design on a grid paper using precise drawing and lettering techniques.
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MASTERY LEVEL - MECHANICAL DRAWING DESIGN

Objective(s): To continue focusing on importance of using proper written communication skills while learning basic technical drawing skills.
Big Question(s): How do I use grid paper to create a scaled technical drawing? 
Vocabulary Term(s): Technical/Mechanical Drawing, Artistic Drawing, Drafting, Sketching. Design, Scale, Leader, Radius, Diameter, Architectural Symbols
TEKS: (29B) recognize elements and symbols of blueprints and drawings, (29D) recognize different classifications of drawings, (29E) interpret and use drawing dimensions, (12C) create memos and notes
ELPS: (1F) use accessible language and learn new and essential language in the process 
Create your own drafted design on a grid paper using precise scaled drawing and lettering techniques.