MCCCD Program Description

Architectural CAD: Extended Study

Course: ARC143

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T

Description: Reinforcement and extended study of basic two-dimensional computer aided drafting (CAD) skills for Architecture, Interior Design, and related professions using AutoCAD software. Includes sending/receiving drawing files on web; templates/set-ups; dimension/text formats; sheet management; external referencing, design center, basic/extended drawing and editing commands, and plotting.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Create/save/implement templates as part of drawing set-up. (I, II) 2. Apply basic two-dimensional formatting, drawing, editing, dimensioning, plotting commands typical to the industry. (III, IV) 3. Apply advanced two-dimensional drawing, editing, dimensioning, commands typical to the industry. (III) 4. Insert and apply appropriate styles, layers, blocks from design center. (I, III) 5. Manage drawing files, send and download files from web. (V) 6. Create and apply external references. (III) 7. Create sheet sets. (II,III) 8. Plot drawings in Paper Space - to printer, file, and Web. (IV) 9. Complete assigned drawings successfully. (I-V) 10. Demonstrate professional work habits including time management, meeting deadlines, attention to detail, correcting red-lined drawings. (I-V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Drawing Set-up A. Templates 1. AutoCAD default templates 2. Creating templates for specific drawing types B. Design Center 1. Importing text, dimension, line type styles 2. Importing layers and layouts 3. Importing blocks C. Additional settings 1. Drafting aids 2. Quick leader 3. Tool bars 4. Preferences and system options 5. Profiles 6. Plot styles II. Drawing File Management A. Create/save/backup/copy files B. Download and transmit files via the web C. Create/organize sheet sets III. Assigned Drawings A. Reinforcement of basic 2-D drawing and editing B. Extended/advanced 2-D drawing and editing commands C. Shortcuts/tips D. Tool Palettes E. External References F. Creating blocks G. Dimensioning theory and application - basic and advanced H. Text 1. Scale, single and multi-line options 2. Creating tables 3. Importing Word documents IV. Plot Drawings - Paper Space A. Page set-up/modify Commands B. Plot to printer/file/Web V. Basic Window/Web Operating Systems A. Access/explore Web B. Communicate questions and ideas C. Transmit drawing files D. Download and edit files E. Importing/managing graphic images

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/22/2010

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