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Catalog Description
Prerequisite: none
The course goal is for the student to develop, understand and be able to demonstrate the fundamental drafting skills required for both subsequent classroom training and finally, the workplace. Manual drafting, freehand drawing and lettering will be covered.

Grading
Course final grade will be based on the following criteria:

Class participation	25%
Exams/Quizzes	50%
Assignments	25%

The final course grade will be in accordance with the following

A = 100% - 90%

B = 89% - 80%

C = 79% - 70%

D = 69% - 60%

F = 59% - below

(Read - ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY)

Required Course Tool

1. Internet Access/Browser—Internet Access and a 28.8 modem (or higher). You will also need a browser: Netscape version 4.77 or 4.67 (4.76 can be downloaded from Netcape 4.76 Downloads) or Internet Explorer (version 4.0 or higher). Please note that WebCT tends to work best with Netscape 4.77 or 4.76.
   
   
2. WebCT User ID and Password—Important! You will need a WebCT ID and Password to access various portions of this course. WebCT Instructions and ID/Password information.
   
   
3. Microsoft Word—You will need a word processing program—use Microsoft Word.
   
   
4. Scanner—or access to a scanner. Many assignments will require that you scan the final copy and submit electronically. If you do not know how to scan, a "general" scanning tutorial is available through Triton's Training and Technology Center's online tutorials' site: Online Training Modules, Tutorials.
   
   
5. RealPlayer™ — This course includes several audio/video files which will require a device for viewing. The audio/video files are saved in Real Media format. If you do not have a RealPlayer installed on your computer, you can download the RealPlayer ONE for FREE.
   
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6. Flash 5 Player—This course includes several Flash files. You will need the flash player installed on your computer to view the files. Most Netscape 4.0+ and Internet Explorer 4.0+ browsers include the player; however, if you click on a flash file and the file does not launch you will need to download the Flash player. The Flash player is FREE http://www.macromedia.com/software/flashplayer/
   
   
7. Disk Space—You will need disk space for file downloading and saving files.
   
   
8. Course Text Book—Architectural Graphics, Third Edition, Francis D.K. Ching, John Wiley & Sons, 1996, ISBN# 0471287539
   
   
9. Drafting Supplies—Drafting supplies are available at any office supply store. Blueprinting Company (look in the yellow pages under Blueprinting or art supply stores). There are also several online retailers that offer drafting supplies (keyword: drafting equipment or Utrecht).
   

   H, 2H & 4H drafting pencils - 2 each <view picture>

   Pencil Sharpener or Lead Pointer <view picture>

   Yellow #2 pencil - 4

   Ames Lettering Guide

   Eraser: Staedtler-Mars white eraser, NO. 526 50 <view picture>

   Eraser Shield <view picture>

   Architect's scale (which has fractional scales on it, ¼" = 1'-0") <view picture>

   45-degree triangle, 8 or 10" size <view picture>

   30/60 degree triangle, 8 or 10" size <view picture>

   Circle Template (for architects - ¼", ½" etc. circles)

   Drafting Tape - 3M Scotch Drafting tape No. 230 ¾" wide <view picture>

   Small sketchbook

   1 Pad of Clearprint 1000H paper 8 ½ x 11 size

   Drafting Brush - 6" or larger <view picture>

   T-square, Parallel Rule or Portable Drawing Board <view picture>

   Illustration Board - dense white board to be used as a drawing surface with the T-square.

Assignments
Assignments are due by 11:30 p.m. on the designated due date.

1. All assignments must be submitted as attachments through WebCT's Assignment Dropbox by 11:30 p.m. on the designated due date.
   
   
2. Assignments must be properly labeled with assignment description in the subject line.
   
   
3. Assignments will be graded based on accuracy and following criteria:
   a.) Late or incomplete assignments will not be accepted.
   b.) If you have questions regarding an assignment, contact the instructor through WebCT's private mail at least 24 hours before the assignment is due.
   
   

4. Assignments need to be scanned into electronic format (either .jpeg or .gif) and then submitted to the course's WebCT Assignment Drop Box by the Assignment Due Date. You can activate the course's WebCT Account by clicking on this "Activate Course WebCT Account" link or via the "Activate Course WebCT Account" link located on the course "Classroom" page.
   
   Once you have entered WebCT > Click on the "Assignment Dropbox" link > Select the appropriate assignment link > Attach the File (.jpeg or .gif) > In the Subject Area type the Assignment Title (i.e. Week One, Lettering Assignment; Week Two: Assignment 2A; etc.) > Submit the Assignment. Students guide for using WebCT

5. Hard copies (the Actual Drawings) must be mailed on or before the Assignment Due Date. By the Due Date, place the appropriate Weekly Assignments in a Manilla Envelope and mail them to the Instructor. You will need seven (7) Manilla envelopes and postage. Mail to:
   
   JoBeth Halpin
   Triton College - Room AT150
   2000 Fifth Avenue
   River Grove, IL 60171

Quizzes
You will take five (5) quizzes throughout this seven week course. Each quiz is made up of 3 - 4 questions. The quizzes are designed to test you on important information from each reading assignment. The five (5) Quizzes will be given at the end of Weeks One, Two, Three, Four, and Five.

Quizzes will be available 48 hours prior to the due date. Quizzes must be completed by 11:30 p.m. on the specified due date. A testing program called WebCT is used for all quizzes in this course. The quizzes are available online for students to take—quizzes are timed at 10 minutes each (do not activate unless you are prepared to take it in its entirety). Students only get one chance to take each quiz. Studying for quizzes is definitely important to the student's success in this course. Quizzes must be taken when scheduled (See course "Schedule" for quiz due date information). There will be no make-ups on quizzes.

Exams
You will be required to visit campus two (2) times during the course of the semester for mid-term and final exam testing.

Honesty
Copying the work of another student will result in dismissal from the course. Knowingly permitting your work to be copied will also result in dismissal from the course (See Student Handbook for further provisions). Triton College Academic Integrity Policy.