SS3 Third Term Technical Drawing Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Third Term: Week 1 – Introduction to Architectural Drawing

Overview of architectural drawing principles.

Exploration of specific tools used in architectural drawing.

Initial exercises on basic architectural elements.

Week 2: Architectural Plans and Elevations

Understanding floor plans and elevations.

Practical sessions on drawing architectural plans.

Interpretation and creation of building elevations.

Week 3: Site Plans and Landscaping

Introduction to site plans in architectural drawing.

Incorporating landscaping elements in drawings.

Group project: Design and draw a simple site plan.

Week 4: Architectural Sections

Comprehensive study of architectural sections.

Drawing and interpreting detailed section views of buildings.

Class discussions on the importance of architectural sections.

Week 5: Architectural Detailing

Delving into intricate architectural details.

Practice exercises on drawing architectural elements.

Applying detailing to enhance architectural drawings.

Week 6: Interior Design Drawing

Introduction to interior design concepts in drawing.

Drawing interior spaces and furniture.

Group project: Design and draw an interior space.

Week 7: Urban Planning and Scale Drawings

Overview of urban planning in architectural drawing.

Drawing to scale and understanding scale factors.

Practical exercises on creating scale drawings.

Week 8: Advanced CAD in Architecture

Specialized CAD tools for architectural design.

Hands-on experience with architectural modeling.

Group project: Design and model a detailed architectural structure.

Week 9: Sustainable Design in Architecture

Incorporating sustainability in architectural drawings.

Guest lecture on sustainable design principles.

Applying sustainable design concepts in drawings.

Week 10: Final Architectural Project

Individual or group project: Design and draw a complete architectural structure.

Presentation and critique of final architectural projects.

Reflection on the architectural drawing journey.

Week 11: Revision Week

Review of architectural drawing concepts.

Final practice tests and problem-solving sessions.

Addressing any remaining concerns before examinations.

Week 12: Examination Week

Conducting the architectural drawing examination.

Ensuring strict adherence to examination protocols.

Collecting and grading examination papers.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Recap of the architectural drawing course.

Distribution of graded examination papers for the third term.

Encouragement for continued exploration and pursuit of architectural drawing skills.