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ARCHT-110, ID-110 - Architectural Drafting - Megan Janzen

Introduction

Hello! My name is Megan Janzen and I am your instructor for the ARCHT-110 / ID-110 Architectural Drafting course.

Hand drafting is one of my passions and an art form that is just as valid today as it was before the innovations of CAD and 3-D virtual modeling. In learning the art of drafting you gain the ability to effectively communicate with your clients and construction team alike in order to make ideas into livable spaces. 

With a background in Interior Design, Art and Entertainment; I have enjoyed of exploring the world of design along many creative avenues. Community colleges like COC have so much to offer students as they start out in pursuit of their future careers and I am truly looking forward to working with you this semester.

Course Description

This course provides the student with information concerning current practices in architectural drafting and construction technology sufficient for the student to produce a set of working drawings for a small single-family residence. Drafting techniques will emphasize clarity, line weight expression, and accuracy.

What to Expect in this Course

This course involves manual drafting, using pencils and paper. Assignments will introduce tools of the trade along with sketching and lettering techniques followed by a drafted set of working drawings for a single-story wood frame residence. These assignments will incorporate current drafting techniques, applying appropriate terminology on call-outs and notes, and submitting the set of drawings in the correct order according to industry standards.

This class will require an average of 9-10 hours per week and will include lecture videos, lab time to work on assignments, regular assessments and homework. Some students work more quickly than others so please allow sufficient time to stay on top of all assignments according to your own processing and production habits. There will be in-class desk critiques to encourage collaboration and review techniques. Homework will include online videos, reading materials, discussion boards, quizzes as well as completion of assignments with submissions through canvas.

The Fall 2025 semester will be offered in a Hybrid / HyFlex format. On the first scheduled date of our course please log into Canvas as early as possible by visiting  to preview course materials. Prerecorded lectures will be available through Canvas and must be viewed before each corresponding lab meeting so that students will have the information necessary to participate in live class meetings, properly manage their workflow and complete assignments on time. The HyFlex lab portion of this class will consist of synchronous scheduled meeting times held on campus in a classroom and students are welcomed to join in-person (face to face) or via Zoom depending on their preference.

Students joining in-person are invited to use classroom tools during lab time, will receive assignment handouts and often benefit from interacting with other students in the classroom. Students joining via Zoom will need to log on through a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection through the Canvas course page Zoom link and be able to generate their own printouts before each class. Students joining via Zoom will also be expected to arrange a workspace where they can use their own tools and materials to work on large format drawing assignments and actively participate in class interactions throughout the entire class meeting time without interruption. My goal is for all students to get the most from our scheduled meeting times and benefit from interactions with myself and their fellow students.

Any students who are absent during the first class meeting will be dropped to allow waitlist students to be added.

Types of Assessments

Student assessment will be based on online discussion boards, quizzes, drafting related assignments and class participation.

Textbook Information

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK:
(note that this textbook is not required)

Architectural Graphics
Publisher: Wiley
Author: Ching, Francis D. K.
ISBN 978-0470399118
Edition: 6th edition

*Supply list will be emailed before the first day of class.

Other Relevant Course Information

In order to access class materials and succeed in this course, you must have a reliable PC or Mac, regular access to your C.O.C. email account, internet access with a reliable web browser (preferably Mozilla, Firefox or Google Chrome), and have some basic computer skills including how to upload and access files for this class. You must also have a Canvas Account where you will be able to access all course content, submit assignments, join Zoom meetings and see grading feedback. Please do not rely on the Canvas app on your phone to complete assignments or post to the discussion; you will miss important information. All students will also need a camera or cell phone capable of taking high quality photos of their work which will be submitted in JPEG and PDF formats as instructed through Canvas.

COC provides students with an email account for all college business and communication; please go
to /studentservices/admissions/students/email.php to set up your student email account if you have not already.

If you have not used Canvas before, please take time to review Canvas tutorials so that you are familiar with the interface prior to the beginning of class. For assistance with Canvas please call (877) 889-9052 or direct your question(s) via e-mail to cvsupport@canyons.edu. Note that you should be computer literate, with at least basic knowledge of Internet navigation and COC email procedures since the college can only provide minimal technological support.

In order to comply with FERPA privacy requirements, correspondence with the college not coming from your student email account will be disregarded. I will be sending out announcements through the Canvas site and you may miss important information if you forget to check your COC student email. Similarly, certain e-mail providers either block or forward emails automatically to a junk mail folder, so please double check that course email communications are not in your spam folder.

If you need Canvas, Zoom tutorials, or equipment support (computer, webcams, Internet access, etc.), or program support please see MyCanyons + Remote Learning + Online Student Support, Tools and Resources at /academics/onlineeducation/remoteinstruction.php for additional options.

I look forward to enjoying a successful semester with each of you!

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at . Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

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Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

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