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Architectural Drawings II (Revit): Commercial CAD
Course: CAD267

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   6.0 Period(s)   6.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Use of Revit architectural modeling software utilized by the architectural industry to generate plans and features associated with commercial building design. Focus on CAD development of selected plans, details, and structural practices common to nonresidential buildings.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Plan, draw, dimension, and annotate a commercial floor plan using CAD software. (I, II)
2. Produce a reflected ceiling plan with a legend by means of CAD software. (I, II)
3. Develop a commercial building cross section and pertinent construction details using advanced features of architectural CAD software. (I, II)
4. Produce commercial exterior and interior elevations using advanced architectural CAD software. (I, II)
5. Integrate columns, beams, and structural members by means of advanced features of architectural CAD software. (I, II)
6. Create custom wall, door, window, and curtain wall styles using advanced architectural CAD software. (III)
7. Model and develop introductory level Revit families using advanced architectural CAD software. (IV)
8. Plot a complete set of drawings of all course work using working drawing standards and practices current with modern hardware. (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 generation
   A. Commercial specifications
      1. Codes
      2. Space
      3.Occupancy
   B. Floor plan modeling
      1. Curtain walls
      2. Column grids
      3. Structural members
      4. Ramps and elevators
   C. Reflected ceiling plans
   D. Sections, details, and framing plans
   E. Elevations
II. Dimensioning
   A. Variables and standards
   B. Notes, schedules, and legends
III. Custom style elements
   A. Walls
   B. Doors
   C. Windows
   D. Curtain walls
IV. Family development
   A. Family templates
   B. Reference planes
   C. 3D Modeling
      1. Solids
      2. Voids
   D. Dimensions and parameters
V. Plotting procedures
   A. Layout setup
   B. Plotter configuration
   C. Working drawing production
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/14/2010

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