Drawing

The Drawing course aims to give students a solid theoretical and practical education in graphic representation methods and techniques, which are key tools for technical language and project communication in civil engineering.

The course will cover both traditional technical drawing techniques, using rulers and set squares, and digital representation using CAD software (e.g. Autocad), in order to offer students a comprehensive, up-to-date and professionally applicable education.

Main educational objectives:

O1 - Understand and correctly use technical graphic language, in accordance with UNI and international standards;

O2 - Apply manual and digital drawing techniques for the production of geometric constructions and drawings in accordance with UNI standards (plans, elevations, sections, axonometric views, etc.);

O3 - Develop skills in the use of CAD software for the creation of two-dimensional drawings for the project;

O4 - Ability to communicate the project effectively through graphic representations in accordance with UNI standards, promoting the ability to summarise, express clarity and technical rigour in project documentation;

O5 - Ability to communicate knowledge effectively and present the results of an exercise clearly and concisely, both graphically and orally, using appropriate language.

The expected learning outcomes of the course are based on the principles of the Dublin Descriptors, namely:

1-KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: the course provides students with the fundamentals of technical drawing, with particular emphasis on the use of tools and information technology for managing technical documentation, as well as on the basic general tools for design.

2-APPLICATION SKILLS: Students acquire the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding through classroom exercises that require the use of the theoretical concepts and methodologies covered in the lectures. Lectures and classroom exercises form the basis for practical design activities.

3-INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: the ability to consult bibliographic sources and to find solutions to civil engineering problems.

4-COMMUNICATION SKILLS: students will be able to work effectively within design teams.

5-LEARNING CAPACITY: students will be able to develop the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy, adapt to the demands of the labour market, update their knowledge, keep abreast of technological innovation and broaden their expertise.

The educational methodology of the course includes classroom lessons, exercises on paper and CAD, and intermediate submissions of assignment work. The course consists of 60 hours of classroom teaching delivered by the teacher, consisting of 21 hours of theory and 49 hours of practical exercises. The teaching will be supplemented by hours of ‘qualified tutoring’.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the program planned and outlined in the syllabus. Learning assessment may also be carried out remotely, should the conditions require it.

- GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTIONS (Elementary. Tangents and connecting curves. Conic curves);

- ORTHOGONAL PROJECTIONS (Monge's method. Projections of points, lines and planes. Auxiliary planes and representation on them. Conditions of belonging. Representation of objects. Section);

- AXONOMETRIC PROJECTIONS (Central or conical. Parallel or cylindrical);

- QUOTED PROJECTIONS (fundamental entities: plane, line, point.  Reversal for determining the terrain profile. Contour line representation. Intervisibility);

- INTERSECTIONS BETWEEN SURFACES;

- REPRESENTATION OF THE EXISTING (UNI standards. Scales of representation);

- ROOFING ELEMENTS (pitched roofs);

- VERTICAL CONNECTION ELEMENTS: STAIRS (Various types of stairs. Orthogonal projection representation. Staggering)

- 2D CAD with Autocad (Graphical interface. Command input modes. Drawing display modes. Two-dimensional graphic primitives. Object properties. Use and management of layers. Dimensioning systems. Print layout).

The exam is individual and can ONLY be taken after completing and submitting the graphic drawings using a ruler and set square and the CAD drawings. Intermediate deadlines will be set for the submission of the drawings.

The exam consists of an oral examination on the topics treated in the course. The exam questions require mainly graphical answers, accompanied by an oral explanation of the theoretical concepts. During the exam, candidates’ CAD skills will also be assessed. During the discussion, students will be asked to solve and/or explain, using appropriate technical language and the graphic language of drawing (freehand), some theoretical or practical content related to the lessons and the drawings produced.

Learning assessment may also be carried out online, if circumstances require it.

Information for students with disabilities and/or learning disabilities (LDs):

To ensure equal opportunities and in compliance with applicable laws, interested students may request a personal interview to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on their educational goals and specific needs.

Section of solids

Conditions of belonging

Intersections of surfaces (sphere, cylinder, cone, pyramid)

Roof geometry

True shape of a figure on an inclined plane

Axonometry (orthogonal and oblique)

Connecting stairs (design and offset)

Roof geometry (plan and elevations)

CAD drawing of a building plan (layers, print layout)