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Course Number:
BCT 117
Course Title:
Graphic Communication for Contractors
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
10.5
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces the fundamentals of three dimensional drawing as a communication tool used in the construction process. Introduces graphic tools including freehand sketching, diagramming, axonometric and perspective drawing. Covers appropriate use of these tools for conveying information between various professionals engaged in the construction process. Prerequisites: ARCH 110 or departmental approval. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Communicate construction design ideas using diagrams, freehand sketches and axonometric drawings.
  • Solve construction and design problems using diagrams, freehand sketches and axonometric drawings.

Course Activities and Design

Instruction followed by in class sketch drawing work exercises and student peer reviews of the exercises 

Outcome Assessment Strategies

demonstration of proper sketch techniques 

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Understanding three dimensional drawing through sketch exercises of techniques such as perspective and axonometric.