Course Overview
By approaching drawing as both a graphic technique and a mental thought process, this subject area endeavors to enhance the Student's: (1) Skills of observation, visualization, and delineation. (2) Ability to draw effectively and efficiently using the graphic language of the industry. (3) Time management skills by encouraging a pragmatic, disciplined approach to projects & assignments. (4) Graphic communication skills which are required for other subject areas in the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$575.49 - $587.29 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply acceptable industry procedures and standards to the work.
- Employ the correct use of manual drafting equipment & materials.
- Draw uniformly reproducible lines.
- Employ labeling, titling & produce manual lettering.
- Employ the use of imperial, engineering, & metric scales.
- Employ reproduction techniques with drawings.
- Draw objects employing orthographic projection, isometric, & auxiliary views.
- Employ plane & descriptive geometry in graphic problem solving.
- Draw employing manual sketching techniques.
- Employ drawing conventions & symbols.
- Employ drawing dimension standards.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Introductory Graphics (ASCT 1010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Architectural Option)
Certificate Full-time
- Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Structural Option)
Certificate Full-time
- Construction Drawings
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of ASCT 1010 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 67333
Dates
Apr 02 - May 22 Loading
- CRN 67333
- $575.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02 - May 22 | Thu, Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Department Contact: Samaneh Hashemi, Ph.D., P.Eng. Department Head 604-412-7473 Samaneh_Hashemi@bcit.ca . Live online lectures held on Thursdays and Fridays 7-10 pm. Access LEARNING HUB (learn.bcit.ca) for class information and schedule. No class May 2 and May 3.
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of ASCT 1010 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 46283
Dates
Sep 03 - Dec 10 Loading
- CRN 46283
- $587.29 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03 - Dec 10 | Thu | 18:01 - 21:01 | Online |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Live lectures are held within the scheduled class hours for the course. Please access Learning Hub for details about live lectures.
Confirmation
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Status
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