Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  4-28-2009
ARC141  2009 Fall – 2011 Spring	L+L  3.0 Credit(s)  6.0 Period(s)  5.1 Load  Occ
Architectural CAD I: Introduction
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) for Architecture, Interior Design, and related professions using AutoCAD software Includes basic Windows operational systems, drawing set-ups, architectural formats, two-dimensional drawing and editing commands, dimensions, text, and plotting typical to the industries. Prerequisites: None. ARC121 suggested but not required.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ARC141  2009 Fall – 2011 Spring	Architectural CAD I: Introduction

 

1.         Complete a drawing set-up in typical architectural formats, including setting units, limits, layers, linetypes, styles, and display. (I, II, IV, VI)

2.         Apply basic two-dimensional draw commands typical to architectural drawings. (II, IV)

3.         Set and apply architecturally formatted dimension styles. (II, IV)

4.         Set and apply selected text styles. (II, IV, VI)

5.         Manage drawing files, including creating, naming, saving, updating, copying, and inserting files. (III, IV, VI)

6.         Demonstrate the ability to set and apply selected hatch patterns. (IV)

7.         Apply basic modify commands. (IV, V, VI)

8.         Plot drawings at various scales on a variety of paper sizes using Paper Space. (V, VI)

9.         Complete assigned plan and elevation drawings successfully. (I-V)

10.       Transfer skills/learning from one assignment to the next. (I- VI)

11.       Demonstrate professional work habits including demeanor, attendance, efficient use of class time, and the ability to work with others. (I-V)

12.       Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic Windows operating systems. (VI)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ARC141  2009 Fall – 2011 Spring	Architectural CAD I: Introduction

 

I.          Introduction to AutoCAD

            A.        Accessing Program

            B.        Display Components

            C.        Implementing Commands

            D.        Set-Up

II.        Styles, Tools, Display

            A.        Drafting Settings/Aids

            B.        Linetypes and Linetype Scale

            C.        Layer Control and Management

            D.        Dimension Style

            E.         Text Style

            F.         Tool Bars

            G.        Options

III.       Drawing File Management

            A.        Creating New Files

            B.        Opening Existing Files

            C.        Save Functions

            D.        Updating, Backing Up, Copying Files

            E.         Autocad and Windows Explorer Options

            F.         Layer Management

IV.       Assigned Plan and Elevation Drawings

            A.        Applying Required/Appropriate Draw Commands

            B.        Applying Required/Appropriate Edit Commands

            C.        Downloading/Inserting/Manipulating Blocks

            D.        Appling Required/Appropriate Hatch Patterns

            E.         Applying Required/Appropriate Dimensions

            F.         Applying Required/Appropriate Text

V.        Plot Drawings - Paper Space

            A.        Page Set-Up Commands

            B.        Plotting

                        1.         To a Variety of Scales

                        2.         To a Variety of Paper Sizes

            C.        Redlining/Correcting

VI.       Basic Windows Operating Systems

            A.        Start Menu

            B.        Opening Programs

            C.        Set Up and Monitoring Disk Space on Student Server (My Computer)

            D.        Windows Explorer

                        1.         Creating Files and Folders

                        2.         Copying/Renaming/Deleting Files and Folders

                        3.         Saving Files and Backup Files to Different Drives

            E.         Word Processing

                        1.         Selecting and Editing Fonts

                        2.         Page Layouts Including Margins and Justification

            F.         Printing/Plotting

                        1.         Printer Selection and Page Setup

                        2.         Landscape/Portrait

            G.        Print Letter, Legal, 11x17, and 24x36

            H.        Inserting Files

                        1.         Copy/Paste among Different Files

                        2.         Search Web for Files, Save Files from Web, Download from Web