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Core and Optional Modules

Module 15: Wall Sections (Optional)

Suggested Time: 10-20 hours	Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Module 13

Foundational Objectives

To be able to produce drawings for architectural projects.
To maintain a high standard of quality for drawings produced.
To understand the use and location of materials used in the construction of a typical house.
To become aware of career opportunities that exist in the field of drafting.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use technical vocabulary and use it in context. (COM)
To use numeracy skills to meet the demands of a specific task in drafting. (NUM)
To create drawings that demonstrate an understanding of the drawing tools, and drawing symbols. (TL)
To employ the use of numeracy to gain practical employment skills. (NUM)

Note: other CELs may be emphasized here.

Learning Objectives Notes
15.1 Draw a typical wall section. The first wall section drawn should be generic in type.

It is not necessary to draw a full building section. (NUM)

Drawing the first wall section with the students as a group works well. (PSVS)

Start at the footing and work your way up discussing the materials and construction methods as you go. (COM)
15.2 Label a typical wall section. (COM) Custom line styles used for the batt insulation can be introduced.
15.3 Use the correct symbols for the materials used in construction. (COM) Patterning and hatching areas can be introduced.

It should be discussed how different line weights or widths affect the presentation of the drawing.

Use either concrete foundation or wood, but discuss the differences between the two.
15.4 Describe some of the different construction variations. Use either trusses or rafters or roof joists, but discuss the differences. (COM)

A field trip to a house or several houses under construction is very beneficial.

Consider having a local builder as a guest speaker, if a field trip is not feasible.

Discuss R2000 building specifications.
15.5 Draw a completed wall section to scale. (NUM)

Module 16: Elevations (Optional)

Suggested Time: 10-20 hours	Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Module 13

Foundational Objectives

To be able to produce drawings for architectural projects.
To maintain a high standard of quality for drawings produced.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use numeracy skills to meet the demands of a specific task in drafting. (NUM)
To create drawings that demonstrate an understanding of the drawing tools, and drawing symbols. (TL)

Note: other CELs may be emphasized here.

Learning Objectives Notes
16.1 To draw the front and side elevations for a bungalow. (TL, NUM) Discuss different types of roofs. (COM)

Lay out the roof in a simple roof plan, i.e. peaks and valleys. (TL)

Use the roof layout to locate overhangs and peaks and valleys on the elevation.

Use the floor plan to locate wall locations and windows and doors location on the elevation.
16.2 To label materials used to finish the exterior of the house. (COM) Field trips to residential construction sites are useful to show students the different materials used in finishing the exterior of a house.

Discuss the different materials used to finish the exterior of a house and how they are represented on the elevations.

Discuss door and window styles used in modern homes.
16.3 To label the significant elevations (e.g., top of footing, top of subfloor, etc.). Use the wall section or building section to locate the different elevations such as top of subfloor and top of wall. (COM)

	Learning Objectives	Notes
15.1	Draw a typical wall section.	The first wall section drawn should be generic in type. It is not necessary to draw a full building section. (NUM) Drawing the first wall section with the students as a group works well. (PSVS) Start at the footing and work your way up discussing the materials and construction methods as you go. (COM)
15.2	Label a typical wall section. (COM)	Custom line styles used for the batt insulation can be introduced.
15.3	Use the correct symbols for the materials used in construction. (COM)	Patterning and hatching areas can be introduced. It should be discussed how different line weights or widths affect the presentation of the drawing. Use either concrete foundation or wood, but discuss the differences between the two.
15.4	Describe some of the different construction variations.	Use either trusses or rafters or roof joists, but discuss the differences. (COM) A field trip to a house or several houses under construction is very beneficial. Consider having a local builder as a guest speaker, if a field trip is not feasible. Discuss R2000 building specifications.
15.5	Draw a completed wall section to scale. (NUM)

	Learning Objectives	Notes
16.1	To draw the front and side elevations for a bungalow. (TL, NUM)	Discuss different types of roofs. (COM) Lay out the roof in a simple roof plan, i.e. peaks and valleys. (TL) Use the roof layout to locate overhangs and peaks and valleys on the elevation. Use the floor plan to locate wall locations and windows and doors location on the elevation.
16.2	To label materials used to finish the exterior of the house. (COM)	Field trips to residential construction sites are useful to show students the different materials used in finishing the exterior of a house. Discuss the different materials used to finish the exterior of a house and how they are represented on the elevations. Discuss door and window styles used in modern homes.
16.3	To label the significant elevations (e.g., top of footing, top of subfloor, etc.).	Use the wall section or building section to locate the different elevations such as top of subfloor and top of wall. (COM)