CMDP-1003Construction Graphics
Part A of this course introduces the standards and techniques used in preparing and managing construction drawings. Students will work through a number of exercises to gain basic drafting proficiency in using related software such as AutoCAD. Part B of this course covers basic blueprint reading. Starting with the basic technical drafting concepts such as scaling, imperial and metric units, lettering, line convention and orthographic projection. Students work through a set of project drawings/specs to acquire fundamental skills in interpreting floor plans, exterior elevations, building and wall sections, details and symbols.