CUST 414 Final Project

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CUST 414Final Project

• Design Drafting
• Workshop / loft

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Brainstorming

• Description Introduce project, have students
  brainstorm different ideas to get a sense of
  using designing skills. Explore different styles
  of brainstorming mind-maps, sketches, linear
  notes
• Portfolio Aspect1.2 (create, perform, design
  original works.
• Skills Gained Decision making and design.

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Introduction to the Design and Historic Architects

• Description (group project) Present design
  aspects of actual plans and constructed projects
  from famous architects.
• Portfolio Aspect 1.4(identify cultural and
  historical context) 4.4(demonstrate teamwork
  skills)
• Skills Gained Cultural, Historical, Social
  awareness. Working as a team.

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Codes Bylaws

• Description (Group work) Research the building
  codes city bylaws using the B.C. Building Code
  have the students use the computer to access
  different city websites.
• Portfolio Aspect 2.2(interpersonal skills)
  5.2(use the internet to research)
• Skills Gained Employable research skills, team
  work.

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Environmental Impact

• Description Research the impact developments
  have on the environment natural, human
  liveability and community.
• Portfolio Aspect6.4(Emotional wellbeing due to
  general health.) 2.4(Promote respect for
  diversity)
• Skills Gained Environmental awareness
  sustainability

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Hand Drawn vs. AutoCAD

• Description Explain the advantages
  disadvantages of using either hand drafting or
  computer assisted drafting. How both styles fit
  into the drafting/architectural industry.
• Portfolio Aspect 2.4(Diversity) 1.4(Social
  context)
• Skills Gained An awareness of all the different
  drafting options and their employability in the
  industry.

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Costs Building, Lands Community

• Description (Group Work) Learn how to compare
  building material costs and their characteristics
  and availability. Become aware of the cost of
  construction not just financial but the costs on
  the economies involved and the environment.
• Portfolio Aspect3.2(research using a computer)
  4.4(group work)
• Skills Gained Employable research skills and
  costing skills. An awareness of the world around
  them.

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Trades involved in Building

• Description (Group Work) A collaboration of many
  trades is required to construct a workshop. List
  the trades and research their skills, pay and
  education needed for each of these trades people.
• Portfolio Aspect 5.2 (Use of the internet for
  research) 2.2 (Communications) 3.2 (Research
  careers)
• Skills Gained Awareness of career choices and
  trades

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Site Plan

• Description Use drafting AutoCAD skills to
  develop scaled floor plans elevation drawings
• Portfolio Aspect 1.2 (creating a original work)
  5.4 (using information technology)
• Skills Gained Understanding how to read and
  create site plans and construction drawings

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Perspective Drawings

• Description Design and draw a perspective
  drawing of your workshop using the site plan,
  floor plans elevation sections.
• Portfolio Aspect 1.2 (create an original work)
  4.2 (demo fundamental skills)
• Skills Gained Kinaesthetic learning, art
  design.

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3-D Model

• Description Create a scaled 3D model using a
  paper / poly composite materials.
• Portfolio Aspect1.2 (Creating original work) 1.1
  (identifying the connection between form and
  function)
• Skills Gained Model building, Designing

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References(IRP Design drafting)http//www.bced
.gov.bc.ca/irp/te_dd1112/dd1112toc.htm(Graduatio
n Planning 2004) http//www.bced.gov.bc.ca/gradua
tion/grad2004.htm(BC Building
Code)http//www.apeg.bc.ca/library/bcbuildingcode
.html