Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/28/98
DFT151 19986-19995	L+L	3 Credit(s)	6 Period(s)
Architectural CAD II: Elevations and Sections
CAD-based(Computer-aided drafting) instruction for the creation of fully annotated Elevation and Sectional views including dimensions, notes, and symbols. Focuses on working from residential and commercial layouts to develop professional quality exterior and interior elevations, wall sections and cross sections. Emphasis on the use of applicable codes, construction materials and methods, and office practices and standards typical to the local area. Prerequisites: DFT105 or permission of department. DFT121 suggested but not required.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
DFT151   19986-19995	Architectural CAD II: Elevations and Sections

1.	Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to layout, complete and plot residential and commercial exterior elevations working from a given sketch.(I,II)
2.	Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to layout , complete and plot residential and commercial interior elevations working from a given sketch.(I,III)
3.	Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to layout , complete and plot residential and commercial wall and building sections working from a given sketch.(I,IV)
4.	Demonstrate professional attitudes, work habits and commitment to quality expected in the workplace.(V)
5.	Demonstrate proficiency in quick or "working" sketch techniques required for effective office communication.(VI)
6.	Demonstrate professional quality Architectural hand lettering style.(VII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
DFT151   19986-19995	Architectural CAD II: Elevations 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. Exterior Elevations: CAD Layout From a Sketch A. Set-up, work strategies deadlines B. Theory, terminology, symbols, and keys C. Relationship to plan and section/s D. Wall assemblies and finish materials E. Dimensions and notes F. Plot, redline, correct III. Interior Elevations: CAD Layout From a Sketch A. Set-up, work strategies deadlines B. Theory, terminology, symbols, and keys C. Relationship to plan view/s D. Equipment, space and code requirements E. Finish materials F. Cabinets and Shelving G. Kitchen, bathroom and restroom elevations H. Fireplace, built-ins, miscellaneous I. Dimensions and notes J. Plot, redline, correct IV. Wall and Building Sections: CAD Layout From a 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 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. Preparing office memos and transmittals

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