MCCCD Program Description

Architectural CAD III: Site Plans and Sections

Course: ARC243

First Term: 2018 Fall

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

Description: Computer-aided drafting (CAD-based) 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.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
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)
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. 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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 26, 2015

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