- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Introduction to Architectural Drafting. Covers basic architectural manual drafting techniques and skills. Drawing development with emphasis on line techniques, graphic symbols and industry standards. Graphical communication required for the preparation of development permit drawings for residential buildings. Covers techniques necessary for creating three dimensional drawing.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$553.29 - $595.33 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be better able to:
- Prepare professional looking drawings using the graphic language, conventions and standards of the building industry.
- Read and interpret the design ideas and technical information that are described in architectural drawings.
- Employ drawing conventions, symbols and dimension standards.
- Produce drawings using a variety of media, especially graphite and ink on vellum.
- Use drawings as a creative problem-solving tool when developing plans, sections, and elevations.
- Use free-hand sketching as a tool for quick graphic communication.
- Document existing building conditions by site-measuring existing spaces and generating the appropriate drawings.
- Produce a simplified version of a design development package for a small residential project that includes a site plan, floor plans, section, elevations, and a detail.
- Understand three-dimensional drawing (axonometric) using information from plans, sections and elevations.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2007
Related Programs
Architectural Drafting (DRFT 1000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Building Design and Architectural CAD
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of DRFT 1000 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 34821
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09
- 11 weeks
- CRN 34821
- Domestic fees $595.33
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Mon | 18:45 - 22:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 327 |
Instructor
Satendra Mann
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- There will be no class September 30th, October 14th, and November 11th statutory holidays. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible).
Winter 2025
Below are two offerings of DRFT 1000 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 73933
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 31
- 12 weeks
- CRN 73933
- Domestic fees $595.33
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Mon | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 329 |
Instructor
Satendra Mann
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class Monday, February 17 This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
CRN 73934
Dates
Wed Jan 08 - Wed Mar 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 73934
- Domestic fees $553.29
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Wed | 18:45 - 21:45 | Online |
Instructor
Satendra Mann
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and projects.*** You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2025 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2024.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.