Maricopa Community Colleges  DFT151   20036-20065 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/27/03
DFT151 20036-20065 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Architectural CAD II: Site Plans and Sections
CAD-based(Computer-aided drafting) instruction directed to the creation of fully annotated site plans and sectional views. Development of professional quality site plans, wall sections, and building sections working from given residential and commercial layouts. Assignments incorporate applicable codes, construction materials and methods and office practices typical to the local area. Prerequisites: DFT150 or permission of department.
 
Course Note: DFT121 suggested but not required.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DFT151   20036-20065 Architectural CAD II: Site Plans and Sections
1. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to layout, complete and plot residential and commercial site plans working from a given sketch. (I,II, III)
2. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to layout , complete and plot typical wall and building sections working from a given sketch. (I,IV)
3. Demonstrate professional attitudes, work habits and commitment to quality expected in the workplace. (V)
4. Demonstrate proficiency in quick or "working" sketch techniques required for effective office communication. (VI)
5. Demonstrate professional quality Architectural hand lettering style. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DFT151   20036-20065 Architectural CAD II: Site Plans and Sections
    I. CAD Commands
        A. Standard 2D drawing commands
        B. Layering, formatting, file management
        C. Hatching, dimensioning, text
        D. Attributes, blocks, insert, Xreference, paper space, editing
        E. Plotting
      II. Residential Site Plan
          A. Set-up, work strategies, deadlines
          B. Theory, terminology, symbols, and keys
          C. Project analysis/ordinance requirements
          D. Hardscape
          E. Grading and Drainage
          F. Site Utilities
          G. Offsites
          H. Landscape
          I. Dimensions, notes, project analysis
          J. Plot, redline, correct
        III. Commercial Site Plan
            A. Set-up, work strategies, deadlines
            B. Theory, terminology, symbols, and keys
            C. Project analysis/ordinance requirements
            D. Hardscape
            E. Grading and Drainage
            F. Site Utilities
            G. Offsites
            H. Landscape
            I. Dimensions, notes, project analysis
            J. Plot, redline, correct
          IV. Wall and Building Sections: CAD Layout From a Given Sketch
              A. Set-up, work strategies deadlines
              B. Relationship to plan and elevation views
              C. Typical foundations types
              D. Typical masonry and wood frame wall types
              E. Typical floor and roof framing connections
              F. Dimensions and notes
              G. Plot, redline, correct
            V. Professional Attitudes
                A. Attention to detail and quality
                B. Reliability, promptness
                C. Scheduling work time, meeting deadlines
                D. Demeanor
                E. Working and communicating with others
              VI. Sketching for Workplace Communication
                  A. Importance and role of accurate visual communication in the workplace
                  B. Line work, symbols and conventions, organization and clarity
                  C. Assignments in support of CAD work
                VII. Hand Lettering A. Architectural style and its importance in the CAD-era workplace B. Exercises including preparation of office memos and transmittals
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