MCCCD Program Description

Architectural Technology: Practicum

Course: ARC270

First Term: 2025 Fall

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Provides students an opportunity to integrate and synthesize knowledge and skills acquired in prerequisite courses. Includes completion of a full set of working drawings using Building Information Modeling (BIM) under supervision comparable to workplace situations. Designed to provide practice in self-checking work, correcting and editing drawings, and assembling a portfolio.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Given a preliminary design, use Revit (or BIM equivalent) to complete working drawings under supervision to professional standards. (I) 2. Demonstrate use of symbol, schedule and template libraries. (I) 3. Incorporate information from previous courses, manufacturers’ documents, building codes, ordinances, and published industry standards into production solutions. (I, II) 4. Demonstrate entry-level two-dimensional (2D) skills using Revit (or BIM equivalent). (I, III) 5. Demonstrate entry-level three-dimensional (3D) skills using Revit (or BIM equivalent). (I-III) 6. Plot to scale in paper space and model space. (I, III) 7. Redline drawings and complete required corrections. (II, III) 8. Provide rendered views of the design project. (IV) 9. Assemble and present a professional portfolio of completed drawings. (IV) 10. Demonstrate professional work habits including promptness, oral presentation, time management, ability to meet deadlines and capability to work alone and with others. (V) 11. Explain project in oral presentation. (VI)
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. Assigned Construction Drawings from preliminary design A. Cover sheet/index B. Site plan C. Foundation plan D. Floor plans 1. Lower level 2. Upper level E. Exterior elevations F. Sections G. Floor framing H. Roof framing I. Roof J. Interior elevations K. Details L. Schedules M. Electrical plan and schedules N. Mechanical plan and schedules O. Plumbing plan and isometric II. Self-check (redline) work A. Compliance to applicable codes B. Compliance to applicable ordinances C. Professional formats D. Completeness E. Accuracy F. Portfolio presentation quality III. Correct and edit drawings IV. Assemble and present portfolio for review A. Faculty B. External C. Future use V. Professional work habits A. Arriving on time to class B. Oral presentation C. Self-scheduling check-ins with instructor D. Work turned in on time E. Collaboration and work-sharing F. Professional language and jargon G. Self-motivated research and project production VI. Presentation A. Oral presentation of construction documents B. Reflection on feedback of presentation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2025

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