Architectural Drawing-I Course Code: 3315002

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT

COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Title: Architectural Drawing – I

(Code: 3315002)

Diploma Programmes in which this course is offered Semester in which offered

Architectural Assistanship First Semester

1. RATIONALE
Architectural drawing is a subject which imparts fundamental knowledge about using the drawing
instruments which is essential for all subjects which are drawing oriented. It also imparts to the student,
knowledge and skill of using various types of Architectural letters, Gothic letters and of different types
and quality of lines. This skill can be developed and perfected by drawing various geometrical
constructions, drawing signs and symbols used at various levels in drawing plans, elevations and
sections of the building. Orthographic projection is a topic which helps the student understand
architectural terminology like plan, elevation, side elevation, drawing in first angle method and of
projection by drawing plans, elevations and side elevations of plane, geometrical and complex objects.
This skill ultimately can be utilized in preparing all the presentation drawings of a building.

2. COMPETENCY

The course content should be taught and implemented with the aim to develop different types of skills
leading to the achievement of the following competency:
 Prepare basic architectural drawing of different types of buildings with different views

3. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

Teachin Total Examination Scheme

Scheme Credi
ts Total
(In hours) Theory Marks Practical Marks
(L+T+P) Mar
ks
L T P C ESE PA ESE PA
200
4 0 4 8 70 30 40 60

Legends: L-Lecture; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P -Practical; C – Credit;

ESE -End Semester Examination; PA - Progressive Assessment.

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4. DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS

Unit Major Topics and Sub-topics
Lear
ning
Outco
mes
Unit – I 1a. Use 1.1Use of Drawing Board, Parallel Scale, Adjustable set-
PRACTICE OF Drawing Board, squares, Compass (whole set), different grade of pencils,
DRAFTING Parallel Scale, rubber, clips, sand paper, clutch pencils, scales, stencils, inking
TECHNIQUES Adjustable set- pens, circle templates, French curves, templates, etc.
squares, 1.2 Draw the various instruments used for drafting.
Compass (whole
set), different
grade of pencils,
Unit– II: 2a. Draw 2.1Draw a perpendicular to a given line with different
GEOMETRICAL parallel and conditions.
CONSTRUCTION perpendicular 2.2Draw a line through a given point parallel to a given straight
lines and divide line.
them into 2.3Divide a given straight line into any number of equal parts
various parts by various methods.
with the help of 2.4Trisect the given right angle.
drafting 2.5onstruction of different types of regular polygons given the
techniques using length of a side.
different 2.6Inscribe circles in polygons with different conditions.
instruments. 2.7Inscribe different regular polygons in a circle.
2b. Draw 2.8Draw circles outside the polygon touching the sides.
different 2.9Construct an ellipse by concentric method, arcs of circles
geometrical method, oblong method, loop & thread method.
shapes with the
help of drafting
techniques using
different
instruments.
Unit– III 3a. Draw Gothic 3.1Gothic letters with different proportions of letters FREE
GOTHIC letters with HAND LETTERING: Lettering composition and styles of
LETTERS different letters in free hand
proportions of
letters
3b. Free Hand
Lettring
Unit– IV 4a. Draw 4.1Conventional graphical presentation of different building
SIGNS & graphical materials, doors and windows, electrical fittings, water
SYMBOLS presentation of supply & sanitary fittings, furniture, vehicles, shrubs, trees,
different parking, etc.
building
materials,

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Unit Major Topics and Sub-topics
Lear
ning
Outco
mes
Unit–V 5a. Draw the 5.1Theory of projections such as object projectors, planes of
ORTHOGRAPHIC projection of projections (views), direction of vision
PROJECTIONS points, lines 5.2 Quadrant in which the object is located
when placed in 5.3 Projection of points, lines when placed in various positions
various with respect to H.P & V.P.
positions with 5.4 Projection of planes when placed in various position with
respect to H.P & respect to H.P. & V.P
V.P.
5b.Draw the
projection of
planes when
placed in
various position
with respect to
H.P. & V.P
Unit–VI 6a. Develop the 6.1Concept of pictorial drawing
ISOMETRIC & concept of 6.2 Orthographic projection.
AXONOMETRIC pictorial 6.3 Isometric projection.
VIEWS drawing 6.4 Isometric and Axonometric views of geometrical forms,
6b. State the building components and furniture
advantage and
limitation of
orthographic
projection.
6c. Draw
Isometric and
Axonometric
views of
geometrical
forms, building
components and
furniture

5. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE WITH HOURS & MARKS (THEORY)

Distribution of Theory Marks

Unit Unit Title Teaching
No. Hours
R U A Total
Level Level Level
1. PRACTICE OF 4 0 2 4 6
DRAFTING
TECHNIQUES
2. GEOMETRICAL 10 2 4 6 12
CONSTRUCTIONG
3. GOTHIC LETTERS 6 0 2 6 8
4. SIGNS & SYMBOLS 4 2 0 2 4
5. ORTHOGRAPHIC 16 3 7 10 20
PROJECTIONS
6. ISOMETRIC & 16 3 7 10 20
AXONOMETRIC
VIEWS
Total 56 10 22 38 70
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Legends: R = Remembrance; U= Understanding; A= Application and above levels (Revised Bloom’s taxonomy

6 SUGGESTED LIST OF ASSIGNMENTS (PRACTICAL)

The assignments should be properly designed and implemented with an attempt to develop different
types of skills leading to the achievement of the competency – ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
SKILLS

S. No. Unit No. Assignments (Practical)

1 PRACTICE OF Use drafting techniques using various drafting instruments.
DRAFTING Prepare drawing sheets showing various drafting instruments.
TECHNIQUES
2 GEOMETRICAL Prepare drawing sheets for all the topics mentioned in table : 4 ( One
CONSTRUCTIONG sheet each)
3 GOTHIC LETTERS Prepare drawing sheets for
(a) One Gothic Letters
(b) One Free hand lettering.
4 SIGNS & SYMBOLS Prepare drawing sheets showing conventional graphical presentation of
different building materials, doors and windows, electrical fittings, water
supply & Sanitary fittings
5 ORTHOGRAPHIC Orthographic projection –
PROJECTIONS (a) Point and line - One sheet
(b) Planes - One Sheet
(c) Orthographic views - Two Sheets
6 ISOMETRIC & Two Sheets on Axonometric view containing 6 problems.
AXONOMETRIC Two sheets on Isometric view containing 6 problems.
VIEWS
Note: The above assignments are for guideline only. The remaining practical hours are for revision and
guidance.

7. SUGGESTED LIST OF PROPOSED STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Following is the list of proposed student activities like: course/topic based seminars, internet based
assignments, teacher guided self learning activities, course/library/internet/lab based Mini-Projects,
etc. These could be individual or group-based.
i.Identify signs and symbols from architectural drawings of architects
ii.Learn about use of various architectural drawing instruments used for drafting

8. SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

A. List of Books
S.No. Author Title of Books Publication
1 Bhatt ,N.D. Engineering Drawing Charotar Publishing House
2 Shah, P. J. Engineering Drawing Prof. Pravin J Shah

B. List of Major Equipment/ Instrument

1. All Architectural Drafting instruments

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9. COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Faculty Members from Polytechnics

1. Shri. Bhaskar J. Iyer, H.O.D Architecture, Govt. Polytechnic, Vadnagar,
2. Smt. U.U.Anerao, H.O.D Architecture, Govt. Polytechnic for Girls, Ahmedabad
3. Smt. P.A. Trambadia, Lecturer in Architecture, Govt. Polytechnic for Girls, Ahmedabad
4. Shri. V. Mashruwala, Lecturer in Architecture, Govt. Polytechnic for Girls, Surat
5. Shri. N.M.Chhatwani, Lecturer in Architecture, Govt. Polytechnic for Girls, Ahmedabad
6. Shri. A. R. Rathod,Lecturer in Architecture, Govt. Polytechnic for Girls, Ahmedabad
7. Shri. Hemant Wala, Architect, Ahmedabad

Co-ordinator and Faculty Member from NITTTR Bhopal

1. Prof. M.C.Paliwal, Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg, NITTTR, Bhopal.

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