AE 1301 - Architectural Engineering Graphics

• Demonstrate the ability to graphically communicate architectural engineering information by freehand
• Demonstrate competence in hand/mechanical drafting techniques, with proper line weights, attention to detail, and architectural lettering and dimensioning
• Prepare proper building plans, elevations, sections, isometric, axonometrics and perspectives drawings as they relate to architectural engineering projects
• Create basic CAD drawings with proper line weights, dimensioning techniques, and architectural symbols

• AE 1312  Introduction to Building Information Modeling

• Course outline, equipment requirements, line quality, lettering, and sketching techniques (3 classes)
• Development of different views in drawing (1 class)
• Orthographic projection of an architectural engineering project (2 classes)
• Isometric and axonometric views of project (3 classes)
• Building sections and plan (2 classes)
• Sketching (2 classes)
• Perspective drawing (2 classes)
• Final review includes portfolio of all work submitted, plus 20 sketches (1 class)
• Computer usage and AutoCAD to develop drawings (4 classes)
• Final project (test) incorporating all of the above items (1 class)

• Orthographic projection of a building (1 session)
• Isometric and axonometric views of assignment #1 (2 sessions)
• Building exterior elevation (1 session)
• Floor plan (1 session)
• Section (1 session)
• Perspective drawings (2 sessions)
• Final project-Part 1 and Part 2 timed in class drawings (2 sessions)
• Sketchbook, 20 drawings required (10 during weeks 1-5; 10 during weeks 6-10)