Kalasalingam School of Architecture: Course Plan - Odd Semester 2019-2020

KALASALINGAM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
COURSE PLAN - ODD SEMESTER 2019-2020

Course name and code ARC 17R351
Programme Professional Architectural Drawings
Pre - requisite V Sem / A
Course credit 3
Course Coordinator K.Vasantha Kohilam
Module Coordinator Prof. Rajesh
Programme Coordinator Prof. Lakshmi Thilagam
VISION - To advocate a design philosophy that draws inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of India while
simultaneously embracing the developments in science and technology to produce architects of international
competence.
MISSION - To educate budding architects who will contribute to the socio economic and cultural development of
India and the broader global community through responsible participation in the process of design and construction
of the built environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To be proficient in comprehending various architectural technical drawings. To be equipped with the skill of
making Professional Architectural Drawings
PROGRAMME OUTCOME
1. Understanding of established concepts, theories and fundamentals that form the primary knowledge base
of the architectural profession.
2. Demonstrating a meaningful analysis and application of the same towards solving various issues and
problems of the built environment.
3. Training towards developing the various graphical communication skills of architecture such as
architectural drawing, presentation techniques and architectural drafting: both manual and computer aided.
4. Training in the usage of various techniques and tools of the different laboratories of climatology, building
materials, model making, surveying, construction techniques and building services.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of architectural theory and design methodology in the solution of architectural
design problems in a global society.
6. Understanding the structural concepts and behaviour of structural elements and relate the knowledge
acquired to architectural design.
7. A sound knowledge base to enable the student to be industry/profession ready through courses on
professional practice, urban economics, estimation and surveying and an opportunity to learn through
apprenticeship.
8. Understanding of national traditions and the local/ regional heritage in architecture, landscape design, and
urban design, including the vernacular tradition.
9. Ability to plan and prepare a comprehensive program for an architectural project and design assessment
criteria.
10. Understanding of the principles of sustainability in making architecture and urban design decisions that
conserve natural and built resources, including culturally important buildings and sites, and in the creation
of sustainable buildings and communities.
11. Engage in the process of design and building in the discourse of social, ethical and professional
responsibility.
COURSE OUTCOME(S)
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
CO 1 Understand the Significance and stages of Professional Architectural Drawing Production
CO 2 Recognize and Comprehend the anatomy of various Architectural Drawings
CO 3 Prepare the Approval Drawings for various types of buildings
CO 4 Prepare the Working drawing or Construction Drawings for various types of buildings
CO5 Understand the application of various software tools in making presentation drawings
CO - PO MAPPING
CO / PO
PO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
CO1 L H M M
CO2 H
CO3 H M
CO4 H M
CO5 H
Mapping Legend H – High , M – Medium , L – Low
TEXT BOOKS:
T1 - Francis D.K .Ching, - Building Construction Illustrated - 3rd ed - John Wiley, New York - 2003.
T2 - Osamu A Wakitia, Richard M Linde, Nagi R Bakhoum - The Professional Practice of Architectural Working
Drawings - 4th Edition - John Wiley and Sons - 2011
T3 - B. C. Punmia - Building Materials and Construction - Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd, New Delhi -2016
T4 - R. Chudley and R. Greeno - Building Construction Handbook – Elsevier – 2008
T5 - McKay, J. K and McKay, W. B - Building Construction - Vol. 1- 4 - Pearson Education – 2013
T6 - Stephen Emmitt, Christopher A. Gorse - Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings - Wiley – 2014
REFERENCES:
R1 – Stan Allen, Practice- Architecture, Technique and Presentation- Taylor and Francis, 2008
R2 - Stephen Emmiitt, John olie, Peter Schmidt- Principles of Architectural detailing - Blackwell Publishing -
2004.
R3 - Edward Allen - Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructionability, Aesthetics - John Wiley and Sons, Inc.,
- 1992.
R4 - Arora, S.P. and Bindra - A Text Book of Building Construction - S.P.Dhanpat Rai and Sons,New Delhi -
1999.
Note – Source of Reference material will also be with research articles and publishing through internet
LESSON PLAN
Topic no Topic Name Ref. No of Cumula - Teaching

Books Periods tive hours Aid
Unit 1: Stages in Architectural Drawing Production 4 Hours

1. Introduction to Architectural Drawings - Need and T2 2 2 BB, LCD
relevance of drawing sets- Stages of Design Process -
Schematic Stage, Design Development and
presentation
2. Statutory Approval of Building, Bidding or Tender and T2, R3 2 2 BB, LCD
Construction -Type of drawings required for each stage
of design process.
Unit 2: Understanding the Anatomy of Architectural drawings 4 Hours
3. Various Sheet Sizes and Layouts, Various notations ,

Symbols and Contents of Floor Plans, Elevations,
T1, T2, R3 2 6 BB, LCD
Sections, Perspectives , Site Plans, Contour Plan,
Landscape Plan, Roof Plan
4. Details of Specifications & Studio work of Presenting T1, T2, R1,
2 8 BB, LCD
Technical Drawings R2, R3
Unit 3: Preparation of Approval Drawing 10 Hours

5. Introduction to the significance of approval drawings – 3 11 BB, LCD
Checklist and Information to be furnished in approval T2, R2, R3
drawing
6. Exercise on the preparation of Approval Drawings for 7 18 Studio
a Residence R2,R3 Work
Unit 4: Preparation of Working Drawings or Construction Drawings 36 Hours

7. Drawing programming- Planning the working drawing 2 20 Studio
set, Maintenance of Drawing Registers, Contents of Work
Various working drawings , Status coding, Issue of
T2, R2, R3
drawings, Comprehending drawings of other
consultants and Integrating the same in architectural
working drawing
8. Exercise on the preparation of working drawing set for 17 37 Studio
a Residence design project using computers. The set of Work
drawings should include Center Line Plan, Foundation
Plan , Structural Grid Plan, Ground Floor Plan, typical T1,T2,T3,
Floor Plan, All Elevations, All Sections, Terrace floor T4, T5, T6,
Plan, Toilet layout and Plumbing drawing, Electrical R2, R3,R4
Layout, Carpentry Details for Doors and windows,
Grill and Gate Details, Detailed drawings for special
rooms such as kitchen , toilet, staircase etc.
9. Exercise on the preparation of working drawing set for 17 54 Studio
a Multi Storey Building/ previous semester Work
architectural design project using computers. The set of
drawings should include Center Line Plan, Foundation
T1,T2,T3,
Plan , Structural Grid Plan, Ground Floor Plan, typical
T4, T5, T6,
Floor Plan, All Elevations, All Sections, Terrace floor
R2, R3,R4
Plan, Toilet layout and Plumbing drawing, Electrical
Layout, Carpentry Details for Doors and windows,
Grill and Gate Details etc.
Unit 5: Introduction to Techniques of Presentation Drawings 6 Hours

10. Demonstration of Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Prezi - 3 57 LCD,
Exploded perspectives exploded isometric views R1, R3 Seminars
11. Presentation of photo realistic illustration - V Ray, 3Hours 60Hours LCD,

Mental ray, Indigo Render, Rhino etc- Importance and R1, R3 Seminars
Applications
12. Presentation Drawing Studio
Work
Note – Source of Reference material will also be with research articles and publishing through internet
LIST OF GUEST LECTURE / CASE STUDIES/ SITE VISITS:
1. During September - Guest Lecture & Student interaction session on Preparation of Working
Drawings by a practicing professional.
2. During October – Guest Lecture on Techniques of Presentation Drawings.
SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS/PROJECTS/SEMINARS/PLATES:
Sl. Unit Date of Date of

Topic of Assignment Total Marks
No. Introduction Submission
st th
1 Assignment on Specification, 1 -5 Unit July 1st Week Aug 2nd Week 10
Tender Bidding Stage &
Process
2 Assignment on Local Bye- 4th Unit Sep 3rd Week Sep 4th Week 10
Laws , Norms & checklist for
Approval drawings
3 Assignment on Presentation 5th Unit Feb 4th week Oct 2nd Week 30
Drawings
PRACTICAL WORK:
A separate notebook has to be put and all the practical works are to be documented
Sl. UNIT Date of Date of

Topic of Practical Total Marks
No. Introduction Submission
1 Preparation of Approval drawing for 3 July 2nd Week July 4th Week 10
a Residence
2 Residence Working Drawings 4 July 3rd Week July 4th Week 10
1. Center Line Plan
2. Foundation Plan
3. Structural Grid Plan
3 Residence Working Drawings 4 July 4th Week Aug 1st Week 10
4. Floor Plan
5. Section
6. Elevation
4 Residence Working Drawings for 4 Aug 1st week Aug 3rd Week 10
services - Plumbing Layout &
Electrical Layout
5 Carpentry Details of the Residence 4 Aug 2nd week Aug 4th Week 20
6 Kitchen Detail of the Residence 4 Aug 2nd Week Aug 4th Week 10
7 Multi-Storied building Floor 4 Aug 3rd Week Sep 4th Week 10
Working Drawing
8 Multi-Storied Building Working 4 Sep 4th Week Sep 4th Week 10
Drawings - Sections & Elevations
9 Presentation drawing for Residence 5 Sep 4th Week Sep 4th Week 10
or Multi-storied Building
SESSIONAL EXAM PORTIONS:
S.No Test No Topics

1. I 1-4
2. II 5-9
WEIGHTAGES FOR ASSESSMENT:

Assessment Weightage
Internal SE I & II 10
Assessment Assignments 10
Practical 30
End Semester Viva 50
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KALASALINGAM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

COURSE PLAN - ODD SEMESTER 2019-2020

Topic no Topic Name Ref. No of Cumula - Teaching

Unit 1: Stages in Architectural Drawing Production 4 Hours

3. Various Sheet Sizes and Layouts, Various notations ,

Unit 3: Preparation of Approval Drawing 10 Hours

Unit 4: Preparation of Working Drawings or Construction Drawings 36 Hours

Unit 5: Introduction to Techniques of Presentation Drawings 6 Hours

11. Presentation of photo realistic illustration - V Ray, 3Hours 60Hours LCD,

LIST OF GUEST LECTURE / CASE STUDIES/ SITE VISITS:

Sl. Unit Date of Date of

Sl. UNIT Date of Date of

SESSIONAL EXAM PORTIONS:

S.No Test No Topics

WEIGHTAGES FOR ASSESSMENT:

Course Coordinator Module Coordinator HOD

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