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Lesson Plan Course Title: Architectural Drafting I Session Title: Architectural Communication - Architectural Lettering Performance Objective: Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to use architectural lettering to letter projects and assignments according to a classroom standard. Specific Objectives: • Define associated with the lesson • Identify and explain architectural lettering concepts • Demonstrate lettering techniques • Apply lettering techniques to projects Preparation TEKS Correlations: This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed. • • • •

130.47 (a)(b) complete general requirements and demonstrate knowledge and skills specific to those needed to enter a career in architecture and construction; 130.47 (c) demonstrate knowledge and skills of advanced architectural design principles; 130.47 (2)(d)(e) demonstrate knowledge of reading and interpreting architectural symbols, schematics, blueprints, work drawings, manuals, bulletins and of descriptive geometry; 130.47 (4)(a)(c) demonstrate knowledge of tool/material/equipment safety and of new/emerging technologies;

Interdisciplinary Correlations: This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed. 110.31 (b)(1)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e) • demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary, technical academic English derived from Latin/Greek roots, determining denotative/connotative meanings of words, analogies, understanding of frequently used foreign words and use of an electronic or printed dictionary, glossary or thesaurus. Instructor/Trainer References: 1. Curriculum developer knowledge 2. Curriculum developer-made handouts Instructional Aids: 1. Architectural Lettering PowerPoint Presentation Architectural Drafting I: Architectural Communications: Architectural Lettering Plan UNT in Partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All Rights Reserved. 1

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Architectural Lettering PowerPoint Presentation – Slides Architectural Lettering PowerPoint Presentation – Handouts Architectural Lettering PowerPoint Presentation – Notes Pages Lettering Handout – 1 per student Lettering Exercise – 1 per student Lettering Quiz Lettering Quiz Key Lettering Rubric

Materials Needed: For Teacher: 1. Large drafting triangle for teacher 2. Expo/whiteboard markers for teacher 3. White copy paper – 1 sheet 4. Drafting tape – 4 small pieces for corners of paper 5. Architect’s scale or ruler 6. Examples of architectural drawings without lettering 7. Examples of architectural drawings with poor lettering 8. Examples of architectural drawings with good lettering 9. Examples of architectural drawings with exceptional lettering For Students (each item per each student) 10. HB pencil 11. Pencil sharpeners 12. White vinyl erasers 13. White copy paper 14. Drafting tape – 4 small pieces for corners of paper 15. Parallel bar or T-square 16. Drafting triangle 17. Architect’s scale or ruler Equipment Needed: 1. Projector for PPT 2. Whiteboard for demonstration Learner Reading units of measure. Introduction Introduction (LSI Quadrant I): SHOW: Examples of drawings without lettering and drawings with exceptional lettering. ASK: What are the differences between these two drawing sets? [Guide students in comparing/contrasting the two sets. Guide them to the logical conclusion that lettering is important for communication.] SAY: However, it is not enough to simply have a lettered drawing. SHOW: Examples of drawings with poor, good, and exceptional lettering. Architectural Drafting I: Architectural Communications: Architectural Lettering Plan UNT in Partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All Rights Reserved. 2

SAY: It is critical that architectural lettering be readable. The better the quality of the lettering, the more readable the drawing becomes. ASK: What might be the consequences of an unreadable drawing set? [You may get various responses…try to guide students to the realization that if dimensions, symbols, and specifications are unreadable, mistakes could be made by contractors that could be very costly in of money, materials, equipment, and/or structural integrity.] ASK: Who do you think decides what “readable” lettering is? [Wait for responses – most will not have a clue…if you get something close to “the architect”, then use that response to segue into the next statement.] SAY: Actually, there are office standards. For example, suppose in an office that more than one person works on a set of drawings, we wouldn’t want there to be a major difference in the quality of the lettering. Therefore, office standards are established for lettering. In many cases today, offices use AutoCAD and the text tool within the software, so hand lettering may not be a required skill. However, there are still some offices in which lettering is a desirable or required skill. SAY: For the purpose of this class, we will have a classroom standard for architectural lettering. Today you are going to learn that standard, and from this point forward, you will be expected to apply that standard to every assignment and project you work on in this class. Outline Outline (LSI Quadrant II): I. Define associated with the lesson (refer to Lettering Handout for lettering-specific ) A. Architectural lettering B. Vinyl eraser C. HB pencil D. Drafting triangle E. Parallel bar or T-square (or both) F. Serif G. Sans Serif H. Guidelines I. Vertical Strokes J. Freehand Strokes II. Identify and explain architectural lettering concepts A. All letters capitalized B. All letters the same height C. All letters with a uniform width (except the letter “I”) D. Sans serif E. All vertical strokes are drafted F. All horizontal strokes are freehand III. Demonstrate architectural lettering concepts A. Taping a drawing B. Measuring guidelines/spaces in between C. Using the parallel bar/t-square to draft horizontal guidelines D. Using the parallel bar/t-square and triangle to draft vertical guidelines E. Creating a chisel point Architectural Drafting I: Architectural Communications: Architectural Lettering Plan UNT in Partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All Rights Reserved. 3

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Using the parallel bar and triangle together to letter Making a vertical stroke Making a freehand stroke Forming words Spacing words within sentences Application Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III): Using the lettering exercise as text for demonstration, the teacher demonstrates elements III, AJ outlined above with the whiteboard and markers as students follow along and begin the exercise individually at their desks. Demonstrate each step allowing students to practice and feel comfortable before moving to the next step. Teacher should exaggerate chisel point so that differences between strokes are clearly readable by all students. Point out that it is not possible to make guidelines unreadable on a white board, but that you expect their guidelines to be almost invisible to you as you walk by their tables. By contrast, you expect their lettering to be dark, crisp, and readable. Continually check for understanding throughout the demonstration asking students to verbalize what they see or what they are experiencing (they may begin to complain that their hands are hurting or that their forearms are tired or that it is difficult to manipulate the bar and triangle together and see what you are lettering. Affirm these statements and encourage students to continue practicing…they may be using sets of muscles together that they are not used to using.) Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III): Students continue working on the lettering exercise until complete (1-2 hours). Some students will finish early and others will take 2 or 3 times as long. The teacher will need to establish a cut off point, at which time it will need to be emphasized that both lettering speed and lettering quality will improve over time with practice. Encourage students to practice at home. As students complete the assignment go over removing tape from a drawing to preserve the integrity of the corners. Summary Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV): Facilitate a discussion on architectural lettering. Draw out thoughts on techniques, experiences, and examples of when to use lettering. Encourage students to use lettering in all facets of their lives…lettering is a hallmark skill of the architectural profession. Using the skill well draws compliments from all sorts of people and can help give students a positive sense of identity and belonging. Evaluation Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III): The teacher should circulate around the classroom/lab as students work on lettering exercise and provide independent reteach/redirection as appropriate. Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV): Use the Architectural Lettering Quiz and Quiz Key to test low-level understanding of lettering concepts. Use the Architectural Lettering Rubric to evaluate the Lettering Exercise to assess application of Architectural Drafting I: Architectural Communications: Architectural Lettering Plan UNT in Partnership with TEA. Copyright ©. All Rights Reserved. 4

the concepts. Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV): Apply architectural lettering to future assignments/projects.

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Architectural Lettering Exercise DIRECTIONS: Copy the following quote by Frank Lloyd Wright using the architectural lettering skills you have just learned. Beginning 1” below the top margin of your paper, construct 1/4” guidelines with 1/8” spaces between them for your lettering exercise. Be sure to establish a vertical guideline 1” from the left margin of your paper.

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Architectural Lettering Quiz Part 1 – Application of Lettering (25 points) DIRECTIONS: In the upper left corner of your paper, construct 1/4" guidelines 1/2" from the top and left edges of the paper. Letter your first and last name in the guidelines using the classroom standard of architectural lettering. Part 2 – Definitions of (25 points) DIRECTIONS: Define the following in the spaces provided: 1. Serif – 2. Sans serif – 3. Guidelines – 4. Vertical strokes – 5. Freehand strokes – Part 3 – Serif vs. Sans Serif (50 points) DIRECTIONS: Categorize the fonts listed according to the appropriate group headings. Record your responses in the space provided to the left of each font name.

6. Arial 7. Bell MT 8. Garamond 9. Broadway 10. Antique Olive 11. Elephant 12. Footlight MT Light 13. Impact 14. Times New Roman 15. Century Gothic

A. Serif B. Sans serif

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Architectural Lettering Quiz Key Part 1 – Application of Lettering (25 points) DIRECTIONS: In the upper left corner of your paper, construct 1/4" guidelines 1/2" from the top and left edges of the paper. Letter your first and last name in the guidelines using the classroom standard of architectural lettering. Part 2 – Definitions of (25 points) DIRECTIONS: Define the following in the spaces provided: 1. Serif – the finishing stroke at the end of stems and arms of letters, originally made by the flick of the quill or pen 2. Sans serif – Latin term used to describe architectural lettering; sans means “without” so the full term is interpreted “without” serifs 3. Guidelines – parallel set of lines which define the upper and lower limits of architectural lettering; lightest lines on a drawing 4. Vertical strokes – used to draw only those parts of letters that are perpendicular to the guidelines; thin lines drawn with a parallel bar, triangle, and the thin edge of a chisel point 5. Freehand strokes – used to draw those parts of letters that are not perpendicular to the guidelines; thick strokes drawn freehand (without a parallel bar or triangle) with the broad side of a chisel point Part 3 – Serif vs. Sans Serif (50 points) DIRECTIONS: Categorize the fonts listed according to the appropriate group headings. Record your responses in the space provided to the left of each font name. B A A B B A A B A B

6. Arial 7. Bell MT 8. Garamond 9. Broadway 10. Antique Olive 11. Elephant 12. Footlight MT Light 13. Impact 14. Times New Roman 15. Century Gothic

A. Serif B. Sans serif

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Architectural Lettering Rubric Above Average 15-11

Average 10-6

Below Average 5-1

Unacceptable 0

1/4" guidelines with 1/8” spaces

1-2 measurement errors

3-4 measurement errors

5-6 measurement errors

More than 6 measurement errors

Spelling Accuracy

All words spelled properly

1-2 spelling errors

3-4 spelling errors

5-6 spelling errors

More than 6 spelling errors

Lettering Quality

Letters are dark, crisp, clear, and readable

Lettering missing 1 element

Average – missing 2 elements

Below average – only 1 element present

Letters are fuzzy, light, and unreadable

Letter Width and Spacing Quality

Letters are equal width and spacing is appropriate to distinguish between words

Most letters are equal width and spacing is appropriate to distinguish between words

Lines are neat, light and unreadable from a 3’ distance

Lines are neat, but medium weight

Some letters are equal width or spacing is somewhat appropriate to distinguish between words Lines are neat, but very dark

Letter width and spacing is unacceptable

Guideline Quality

Some letters are equal width and spacing is somewhat appropriate to distinguish between words Lines are neat, but dark

Criteria Scale

Exceptional 20-16

Comments

Unacceptable guidelines

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