The Space:  Milliken Art Gallery

 

Featuring glass walls on two sides, Milliken Art Gallery provides an exhibit space with visual access to exhibitions around the clock. During much of the year, the gallery is filled by the work of a wide variety of professional artists. In addition to exhibiting, visiting artists present workshops and lectures that are often open to the public. In April and May, the gallery displays exhibits by Converse University students.

 

(Source: https://www.converse.edu/about/campus-map/milliken-fine-arts-building/)

 

Documentation Tips:

• Work as a Team!  Dividing and conquering the task of documentation makes the process much faster and easier

• Start Big!  Starting with overall dimensions and notes will help you set up documentation for smaller and more detailed elements

• Sketch it out!  Freehand the space first, then add dimensions and notes to your sketch.

Hand Drafting Tips:

• Keep it light!  A light first pass makes it easier to correct mistakes in the first draft 

• Guidelines are your friends!  Drafting in overall guidelines and marks can help you stay focused and let you know if something isn’t lining up as you draw

• Use Line weights!  Thicker lines and line weights can communicate different items.  In general, use thicker and heavier lines for close items or cut lines, use medium lines for elevation elements, and use thin and light lines for detail, material, or guide/reference lines

• Notes, Notes, Notes!  Adding text to describe an object in a drawing can help further communicate design intent, but too much text, or poorly placed text, can hinder understanding.  Make sure text is even and legible.  Many designers use ALL CAPS writing for notes for extra legibility (I promise they aren’t yelling).

• Erase when needed!  Erasing work is perfectly fine, use the eraser shield to keep erasing clean and use the brush to prevent smudges.

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Student Example 01.PDF

Student Example 02.PDF

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Other Coursework – Skills Assessment I

Please read all instruction prior to beginning the assessment

Time Limit:1 Hour

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Please create a new AutoCad File and complete the following exercises using the draw, modify, and annotation tools:

Exercise 1

• Draw two lines 5’-0” long, joined at one end, at a 45 degree angle from each other

• Draw a 120 degree arc with a radius of 5’-0”

• Draw 3 concentric circles with radii of 1’-0”, 2’-0”, and 3’-0”

• Draw a square 2’-0” on a side, and create an 3 x 7 array with 3’-0” between objects

Exercise 2

• Draw a rectangle that is 3’-0” by 5’-0” using the lines tool

• Offset any two sides of the first rectangle 6 inches to the inside of the rectangle

• Draw a separate rectangle of the same size using the poly-line or rectangle tool

• Offset the second rectangle 6” to the outside of the rectangle

• Place a hatch inside the second rectangle

• Draw a third rectangle of the same size as the first two using the poly-line or rectangle tool

• Rotate the third rectangle 30 degrees in any direction

• Use the Fillet tool to round the corners of the third rectangle with a 6” radius

Exercise 3

•  Draw a wall (in plan) 10’-0” long and 6” thick using any method you like

• Draw a door (in plan) that is 3’-4” wide in the wall

• Draw a second wall (in plan) connected to one end of the first wall that is 8’-0” long and 6” thick. Use the trim or extend tools to join the two walls together

• Draw a window (in plan) that is 3’-4” wide in the second wall

• Using leaders, label the door, window, and wall.

• Align the leaders

• Dimension the wall length, the location of the door and window from the wall edges, and the radius of the door swing arc.

Exercise 4

Using any tools you can, draw one of the following:

• A Dog Face/Head

• A Cat Face/Head

• A Pig Face/Head 

• A Human Face/Head

Your face should include any or all of the following: Lines, circles, rectangles, polylines, offsets, ellipses, fillets/chamfers, mirrors, copy/move, or any other tool. 

•  Using leaders, identify the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, etc.

• Using text, give your head/face a ridiculous name.

 

All drawings should be drawn at actual (1’0” = 1’0”) scale in AutoCAD.  Create a Layer for each Exercise and place all items associated with that exercise onto that layer.  After the Assessment is complete, your work should be saved as a .DWG file submitted via Canvas for grading using the following filename: DES285_01_SkillsAssessment_(Students First Initial + Last Name).dwg

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Student Example 01.PDF

Student Example 02.PDF

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Intro Project II: CAD drafting exercise

The second intro project will allow us to build upon the work of the first project and translate the notes and drawings of Milliken Art Gallery into CAD

 

Project objectives:

• To further understand how 2D Technical drawings related to 3D space

• To develop and practice CAD skills

• To develop a simple set of CAD technical drawings (plans, elevations, sections) of an existing space

 

Project deliverables: For full credit, the following drawings shall be created and turned in:

• 1 Floor plan

• 1 Reflected Ceiling plan

  • 3 Elevations

• 1 Section/Elevation

 

All drawings should be drawn at actual (1'0" = 1'0") scale in AutoCAD. It is expected that students will use layers to separate and organize different plan elements (for example, walls and windows should be on different layers). Items to be captured in drawings include walls, doors, windows, ceiling transitions, materials, and notes on lighting and fixtures. Drawings should be saved as a .DWG file submitted via Canvas forgrading using the following filename:

 

DES285_02_CADdraft_(Students First Initial + Last Name).dwg

 

Project grading: Grading will be based on completion of deliverables, effort, and accuracy/presentation of drawings

 

Project deadlines: Project deliverables shall be uploaded to Canvas no later than 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 11th for full credit.Late projects will be accepted with a grading penalty. Please reach out to me with any concerns or mitigating reasons for a late project.

 

 

CAD drafting Tips:

 

• Start with the Plan! Starting with the plan will allow you to use it to generate reference lines for the elevations, sections, and ceiling plan. Use the rotate function on the viewcube to turn the drawing as needed to work on each elevation.

• Use layers to organize different elements and make items easier to distinguish

• Create polylines or groups to make copying and transferring similar items easier.

• Use hatches for poche in cut items in the view.

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Student Example 01.PDF

Student Example 02.PDF

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Skills Assessment II

Please read all instruction prior to beginning the assessment

Time Limit:       90 Minutes

Using the provided AutoCAD file, complete the following exercises using the draw, modify, and annotation tools.  Please perform all exercises inside the box provided in the CAD file

Exercise 1

• Using the draw tools, create a 5” thick wall that is at least 15’-0” long

• Create 3 doors with the following criteria

1. Door #1 should be a single swing door that is 3’-0” wide. The frame should be 2” wide and 5” deep.  The door panel should be shown as 1 ¾” thick.

2. Door #2 should be a single swing door that is 3’-6” wide. The frame should be 2” wide and 5” deep.  The door panel should be shown as 1 ¾” thick

3. Door #3 should be a double swing door that is 6’-0” wide. The frame should be 2” wide and 5” deep.  The door panels should be shown as 1 ¾” thick.

4. Change the door swing line for each door to a dashed line.  

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• Copy the wall and doors either 20’ up or to the right

• Using the Create Block Tool, create a block out of each door

1. Name each door “(Single or Double) Swing Door (size)

2. Set the base point to a point where the wall touches the frame

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Exercise 2

• Create Layers called “Demolished”, “Annotation”, and “New”. Set colors and lineweights as we have discussed in class or as you see fit.

• Using the provided layout, change the interior wall and both doors to indicate they are to be demolished

• Fill in the wall opening left by Door #1 with a new wall

• Add a new 3’-0” wide door to any remaining wall located 6” away from a corner.  Change the original segment of the wall to demolished where the new door is installed.

• Add dimensions locating the door on the annotation layer

• Find an online CAD block of a toilet and sink and place them as new on the wall opposite your new door

o   Place the toilet so that the center of the toilet is between 16 and 18 inches from the side wall

o   Place the sink so that the center of the sink is at least 15 inches from the side wall

o   draw a center line through the middle of the toilet and sink on the annotation layer

o   Add dimensions showing the locations of the centerline of each fixture

• Using hatches, indicate a new flooring for the room

• Using aligned leaders, label the flooring, toilet, sink, and new door on the annotation layer

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All drawings should be drawn at actual (1’0” = 1’0”) scale in AutoCAD.  After the Assessment is complete, your work should be saved as a .DWG file submitted via Canvas for grading using the following filename:

DES285_02_SkillsAssessment2_(Students First Initial + Last Name).dwg

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Student Example 01.PDF

Student Example 02.PDF

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Midterm Project – Project Brief

CAD drafting exercise – Coffee Shop Upfit

 

The Midterm project will require students to create a set of basic plans, sections, and elevations for the modification of an existing space, incorporating new building elements, spaces, and drawing types provided as part of a building program.  Students will be expected to use CAD to represent their vision and any components (shelving, furniture, counters, décor) as needed to communicate their design.

 

Project objectives: 

• To utilize AutoCAD to create multiple design drawings showing existing, demolition, and new construction of a space

• To further develop and practice CAD skills including layers, blocks, and sheets/layouts.

• To demonstrate knowledge of common graphic and representational standards in the design industry

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Project deliverables:  For full credit, the following drawings shall be created and turned in:

• 1 Demolition Floor Plan 

• 1 New Construction Floor Plan

• 1 Reflected Ceiling Plan

• 1 Rendered (New Construction) Floor Plan*

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*Rendered Plan:  For rendered plan, I want you to print or pdf your New Construction Floor plan and use that as a background for an artistic rendering.  The style and method of rendering is up to you and can be by hand (pencil, marker, paint, etc) or digital (photoshop, Illustrator or another creative software)

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All drawings (except for those marked with an *) should be drawn at actual (1’0” = 1’0”) scale in AutoCAD.  Items to be captured in drawings include walls, doors, windows, ceiling transitions, materials, and notes on lighting and fixtures.  Drawings should be saved as a .DWG file and printed on sheets/layouts into PDFs and submitted in Canvas.  For full credit, the following should be used:

• Layers

• At least one CAD Block

• Layouts/Sheets

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Use the following naming format for deliverables:

DES285_03_Midterm_(Students First Initial + Last Name).pdf (or .dwg)

Project grading:  Grading will be based on completion of deliverables, effort, and accuracy/presentation of drawings and program elements

 

Project deadlines:  Project deliverables shall be uploaded to Canvas no later than 11:59 PM on Monday, October 3rd for full credit.  Late projects will be accepted with a grading penalty.  Please reach out to me with any concerns or mitigating reasons for a late project.

 

CAD drafting Tips:

• Sketch out your ideas first on paper!  

• Start with the Plan!  Starting with the plan will allow you to use it to generate reference lines for the elevations, sections, and ceiling plan.  Use the rotate function on the viewcube to turn the drawing as needed to work on each elevation.

• Use layers to organize different elements and make items easier to distinguish

• Create polylines or groups to make copying and transferring similar items easier.

• Use hatches for poche in cut items in the view.

• Look on product websites for CAD blocks and drawings;  many companies provide this information for their products.  

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Project Program:CityHUB Booksellers, a boutique bookstore, has built a successful business and has leased several vacant spaces in an existing historic building to build a new shop.  Using the Base plan provided and the below program, create a set of drawings for the bookstore.  The owners want the space to include the following:

1. New Books / Best Seller Display Area (~250 SF)

   1. Include tables and shelf displays for new books

   2. Locate near main entrance

2. Checkout Counter (~250 SF)

   1. Include at least 2 stations 6’ long with workspace

   2. Locate near main entrance

3. Non Fiction Section (~500 SF)

   1. Include shelving and/or tables for books

4. Fiction Section (~500 SF)

   1. Include shelving and/or tables for books

5. Childrens Section (~750 SF)

   1. Include shelving and/or tables for books

   2. This area should be somewhat separated from other areas with walls, windows, or shelving

   3. Include an open area for play or story time

6. Reading Area (~500 SF)

   1. Can be one area or smaller areas throughout the store

   2. Include a mix of seating (couches or chairs, tables, etc)

7. Café (~1000 SF)

   1. Include a counter for service and work

   2. Include mix of seating for individuals and small groups

8. Stockroom/Deliveries (500 SF)

   1. Locate away from public entrances

9. Staff Area and Toilets (500 SF)

   1. Include a Breakroom, Office, Utility Rooms and Toilets (min of 4 toilets and 4 sinks total)

   2. The breakroom should have a refrigerator, sink, and counter space for a coffee maker and microwave

 

 

Project Space: The client has found two shopfronts in a historic building located in downtown.  They have cleared out most of the old displays, leaving a few walls and rooms.  The existing floors are historic hardwood and are in good condition.  The exterior walls are brick with plaster covering, as is the middle dividing wall.  The existing ceiling are exposed wood trusses and rafters.  A stair is located in the back of the building and can’t be removed.  The middle dividing wall is structural;  you can cut openings up to 8 feet wide in it, or you can remove a larger section(s) and add columns.  Other interior walls can be removed as you see fit.