Hand Drafting

Step 1: Line Weights

Step 2: Lettering

Step 3: Scale Measurements

Step 4: Frame in Title Block

Step 5: Theatre Architecture

Step 6: Scenery

Step 7: Lighting Positions and Lights

Step 8: Labeling

Step 9: Isometric Cube

Step 10: Finishing Steps

Vectorworks Clipboard Project

Step 1. Create Floor and Cut

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Step 2. Add Clip and Adjust Line Weight

Step 3. Add 3D Render Texture

Step 4. Create Viewports on Sheet Layer with Border and Title Block

Step 5. Add Dimensions and Drawing Labels

Step 6. Edit Title Block

Step 7. Change Sheet Layer Resolution

Step 8. Final Check for Missing Dimensions

Step 9. Bonus - Add Wow Factor Rivet

Drafting an Isometric Cube

Here is a video from class of drafting an isometric cube.

Graphic Standards for Drafting

USITT has published several documents that provide standards for how to draft scenery, lighting, and sound. They're a little tough to find on their website, so I'm providing links for you here.
Lighting
Scenery
Sound

Mechanical Perspective

Here are step-by-step video demonstrations for creating a drawing using single-point mechanical perspective.


Step 1. Intro and Setup


Step 2. Locate the Picture Plane and Observation Point


Step 3. Find the Floor Height on your Elevation


Step 4. Draw the Front Elevation


Step 5. Place the Vanishing Point and Set Up the Perspective Drawing


Step 6. Plot Points and Find the Perspective Lines


Step 7. Draw the Center Cube


Step 8. Draw the Sides of the Cone


Step 9. Plot a Curve in Perspective

Tearing Vellum

Here's a quick little video demo on tearing vellum.

Tutorial for Drafting a Ground Plan

Here are step-by-step written instructions for drafting your ground plan.

Tutorial for Drafting a Light Plot

Here are step-by-step written instructions for drafting your light plot.

Drafting Construction Drawings - Clipboard Project

Here are some drafting guidelines that may help walk you through your stagecraft drafting project.