Introduction to Drafting
ID 202 Fall 2006
SYLABUSS

Class Meetings M,W,F 2:00 - 3:50
Location E120
Instructor: Charles Bohlen
E-mail: cb_acg@yahoo.com

ID202 Introduction to Drafting (3)
This class is a introduction to drafting and mechanical drawing tools and techniques used in the 
fields of Architercture and Interior Design. Students will review working drawings in the form of
construction documents including floor plans,ceiling plans,elevations sections and details.
The purpose of the review process is to learn to execute these drawings when creating there
own designs. This course addresses number 5 of the FIDER Professional Standard 2006.
Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Open to all majors.

Required Text: Obermeyer, Architectural Drafting,  ISBN 002-8004-15-9

Required tools and Supplies will be supplied to the student at the beginning of the first
day of class. (subject to change)

Paper will be the responsibility of the student

Course Requirements:
Students will be graded on a variety of requirements.
•	work sheets
•	weekly drawing assignments
•	Final project
•	Final presentation

Other requirements:
•	You will be expected to take notes when required. The text book in not always as
comprehensive as necessary so there may be additional information that you will be
responsible for.
•	Attendance is mandatory. Four unexcused absences will result in a lower grade. 
Please see instructor if you have two unexcused absences in a row!
•	An absense on a presentation day is not acceptable. It will result in a failing grade
for the project that is to be presented. If an absence is unavoidable due to illness, only
proff of medical verification will be accepted.
•	An absence on an assignement due date is not a excuse for a late assignment, unless 
otherwise arranged with the professor, each class will result in a failing grade for the project
that is to be presented. If an absence is unavoidable, please speak to the professor prior
to the class period in question.
•	Tardness of 10 minutes or more will be counted as a absence.
•	Please avoid bringing food to class, drinks with lids are fine.
•	When e-mailing the professor please begin the subject line with,"ID202"
so I know what class it is for.

GRADING: Grading is on a percentage of point system:
A=100-90%  B=89-80%  C=79-70%  D=69-60%  F=Below 60%

Assignments:
Most assignments will be done in class and as homework if more time is needed.
Each page will be hand lettered on tracing paper or vellum and will list name,drawing
title, and the drawing scale. Please read assigned text and handouts before each class.
Student participation in each class is highly encouraged!!!!

Learning Objectives:
•	Learn to identify and use basic hand drafting tools.
•	Learn to identify, read and duplicate architectural drawings, including a 
site plan, floor plan, exterior elevation, building section, interior elevation and a 
reflected ceiling plan.
•	Learn to differentiate line weights while maintaining a consistent line quality
while drafting.
•	Learn the basic requirements for putting together a set of construction documents.