HIST218 The Fundamentals of drawing for HABS Workshop

Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Historic Preservation

1. Course Number and Title

   HIST218 The Fundamentals of drawing for HABS Workshop

2. Number of Credits

   1 credit

3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

   750 minutes

4. Prerequisites

   None

   Corequisites

   None

5. Other Pertinent Information

   None

6. Catalog Course Description

   This course is designed to introduce the student to standard drawing procedures employed in drafting official HABS drawings. Recommended for students with little or no drafting experience.

7. Required Course Content and Direction

   1. Learning Goals:

      1. To introduce the students to HABS drawings and their documentation
      2. To acquaint students with basic drawing materials and techniques
      3. To utilize basic drafting skills in the process of drawing HABS work
      4. To complete drafting exercises

   2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. Introduction to HABS drawings
      2. Basic drawing and drafting skills Translating measurements to the drafting board
      3. Sketch draft - elevations, cross-sections, matching drawings, drawing enhancement
      4. Finishing details - lettering, contour lines, inking, special effects, and notations

   3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

   4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See Course Format

8. Teaching Methods Employed

   Class lecture, discussions, slide lectures, and drafting room experience

Review/Approval Date -2/99