ITD910 - Perspective Drawings and Floor Plans
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Subject Title
Perspective Drawings and Floor Plans
Subject Description
Students acquire a sound understanding of how to read and interpret architectural floor plans using the tools and techniques of drafting. Orthographic projection drawing and pictorial drawing are included.
Credit Status
One credit toward the Interior Decorating Certificate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
1. Distinguish between orthographic and single-line drawings analyzing their differences and inter-relationships.
2. Use and apply complex single-line drawings, paraline and perspective drawings, all of which are methods of communicating design.
3. Use 1-2 point perspective drawings from an existing plan as a tool of communication with clients and professionals.
4. Draft and design a partial plan configuration according to specifications.
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Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite: ITD901
Corequisite: ITD902
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the subject prerequisites are met.
Topic Outline
- Texture, line work, floor plans
- Windows, doors, elevations
- Oblique drawings
- Drafting of oblique shapes
- Introduction to 1 point perspective
- Isometric drawings
- 1 point perspective drawings
- Introduction to 2 point perspective
- Professional practice and assessment
Mode of Instruction
In-class
-Lectures, demonstration and practical work.
Online
This subject is delivered on-line. This may involve the use of digital materials and / or a text, group discussions, interaction with your instructor and on-line activities.
Prescribed Texts
Study Guide prepared by instructor
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Reference Material
Architectural Graphics, 6th Edition 2015
Francis D. Ching
Wiley
9781119035664
Designing Interiors, 2nd Edition.
Rosemary & W.Otie Kilmer
Wiley
9781118024645
Required Supplies
Supplies purchased for ITD901 may be used for this subject.
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| A+ | 90% to 100% |
| A | 80% to 89% |
| B+ | 75% to 79% |
| B | 70% to 74% |
| C+ | 65% to 69% |
| C | 60% to 64% |
| D+ | 55% to 59% |
| D | 50% to 54% |
| F | 0% to 49% (Not a Pass) |
| OR | |
| EXC | Excellent |
| SAT | Satisfactory |
| UNSAT | Unsatisfactory |
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Modes of Evaluation
Term Work and Final Examination Requirements:
If you are unable to complete the Final Exam/Assignment in this subject, you must provide documentation to support the absence to the instructor within one week. If necessary, this information will be presented at the promotion meeting for consideration in determining and recommending the final grade.
Assignments:
All term work assignments must be completed prior to the time of the final examination. Unless students have been granted an extension in advance, late assignments will be penalized accordingly. There is no provision for rewriting late assignments, regardless of the grade awarded. Students must contact faculty in advance of due date to discuss extensions. If an assignment is missed due to class absence, any official documentation that might be grounds for arranging a make-up opportunity must be submitted to the faculty member on or before the next scheduled class. Make-up opportunities do not apply to all graded assignments.
Test/Exams:
Test and Exam dates have been pre-arranged and are non-negotiable. If a test/exam is missed, the student must provide official documentation to support the reason for the absence within one week to the instructor. Make-up tests or exams will be granted for extenuating circumstances only and at the discretion of the faculty.
For further information on evaluation and academic standing, please refer to the Seneca College Academic Policy http://www.senecac.on.ca/academic-policy/acpol-08.html.
Grading is based on the following marking scheme:
In-class
| Item | Weighting | Content |
| Assignment 1 | 5% | One-P. Perspective of a Bedroom |
| Assignment 2 | 10% | One-Pt. Perspective of Living |
| Assignment 3 | 5% | One Pt. Perspective Dining |
| Assignment 4 | 10% | Two. Pt. Perspective of a Room |
| Assignment 5 | 10% | Two Pt. Perspective of Kitchen |
| Midterm Exam | 20% | |
| Final Project | 40% |
Online
| Assignments | 40% |
| Midterm | 20% |
| Final Project | 40% |
To pass this subject, students must achieve the learning outcomes of the subject. This is demonstrated by the student's successful completion of the term work and final exam/evaluations. A passing grade in this course is a minimum of 55%.