Maricopa Community Colleges  DFT124   19926-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/28/92
DFT124 19926-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Advanced Commercial Architectural Drafting
Further development of architectural drafting practices, principles of design, and preliminary planning as applied to commercial architecture. Includes completion of commercial drawings. Prerequisites: DFT123 or equivalent, or permission of Department/Division Chair.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DFT124   19926-99999 Advanced Commercial Architectural Drafting
1. Revise and detail working drawings for a small commercial building. (I-IV)
2. Select building materials as needed for framing plans and details, foundation plans and details, and interior elevations. (I-IV)
3. Display drafting skills in lettering, linework, dimensioning, and sheet layout. (I-IV)
4. Operate a blue line print machine. (V)
5. Describe the inter-relationship of the architect and structural engineer in developing foundation plans and details and roof framing plans and details. (VI)
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DFT124   19926-99999 Advanced Commercial Architectural Drafting
    I. Building structural system
        A. Roof system
          1. Joists
          2. Beams
          3. Columns
          4. Other structural members
        B. Foundation system
          1. Foundation plan
            a. Footing locations
            b. Footing sizes
          2. Foundation details
            a. Floor slabs
            b. Column footings
            c. Other critical concrete information
      II. Reflected ceiling plan
          A. Situated heights of ceilings within the project
          B. Ceiling materials indicated by symbols and notation
        III. Schedules - completed or revised
            A. Door and window schedules
            B. Interior finish schedule
            C. Beam, lintel, and column schedules
          IV. Interior elevations
              A. Restrooms
                1. Heights
                2. Materials
                3. Finishes
              B. Special cabinetry or wall finishes
            V. Project blueprinting
                A. Paper selection
                B. Operations
                  1. Speeds
                  2. Feeds
              VI. Architect's office
                  A. Job requirements
                  B. Responsibilities
                  C. Design team
                  D. Role of consultants in building design
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