Maricopa Community Colleges  ARC270   20066-20075 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/05
ARC270 20066-20075 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Architectural Technology Synthesis
Provides students an opportunity to integrate and synthesize knowledge and skills acquired in prerequisite courses. Using AutoCAD, students will complete a full set of working drawings under supervision comparable to workplace situations. Includes practice in self-checking work, correcting and editing drawings and assembling a portfolio.
Prerequisites: (ARC243, ARC244, ARC245, GTC124 and BLT263) or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ARC270   20066-20075 Architectural Technology Synthesis
1. Given a preliminary design, use Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) to complete working drawings to professional standards. (I)
2. Complete working drawings under supervision comparable to workplace situations. (I)
3. Incorporate and synthesize information from previous courses, manufacturers' documents, building codes, ordinances, and published industry standards into production solutions. (I, II)
4. Demonstrate entry-level two-dimensional (2D) skills using Computer-Aided Drafting (AutoCAD ). (I, III)
5. Download and incorporate information from the Web. (I)
6. Access symbol, schedule and template libraries. (I)
7. Plot to scale in paper space and model space. (I, III)
8. Redline drawings and complete required corrections. (II, III)
9. Assemble and present a professional portfolio of completed drawings. (IV)
10. Demonstrate professional work habits including promptness, ability to meet deadlines and capability to work alone and with others. (I-IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ARC270   20066-20075 Architectural Technology Synthesis
    I. Assigned Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Drawings from Preliminary Design
        A. Cover sheet/index
        B. Site plan
        C. Foundation plan
        D. Floor plans
          1. Lower level
          2. Upper level
        E. Exterior elevations
        F. Sections
        G. Floor framing
        H. Roof framing
        I. Roof
        J. Interior elevations
        K. Details
        L. Schedules
        M. Electrical plan and schedules
        N. Mechanical plan and schedules
        O. Plumbing plan and isometric
      II. Self-check (Redline) Work
          A. Compliance to applicable codes
          B. Compliance to applicable ordinances
          C. Professional formats
          D. Completeness
          E. Accuracy
          F. Portfolio presentation quality
        III. Correct and Edit Drawings
          IV. Assemble and Present Portfolio for Review
              A. Faculty
              B. External
              C. Future use
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