This course is designed to provide proper knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to the architectural and building construction industry. This course covers the theory of orthographic projections, reading floor plans and elevation drawings, symbols and notations, scaling and dimensioning practices, materials of construction; reading blueprints for structural information, electrical and mechanical trades blueprints; reading detail drawings, plot plans, specifications, steel and reinforced concrete.

Materials Provided:

Plan Reading – Manual

Set of Blueprints

Materials The Student Should Bring:

· Architect’s Scale

· Engineer’s Scale

· Construction Calculator or Conventional Calculator

· 3-ring Notebook

· Colored pencils or highlighter

· Magnifying Glass

Class will meet on the following dates:

June 23, 25

June 30 July 2

July 7, 9

Time:  5-8 pm