MCCCD Program Description

Architectural Computer Aided Design II: Plans and Elevations

Course: ARC112

First Term: 2025 Fall

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

Description: Computer-aided drafting (CAD). Creation of a fully annotated plan, elevation, and schematic section views including dimensions, notes, symbols, and schedule, using a computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD. Includes an introduction to three-dimensional (3D) CAD using SketchUp and Building Information (BIM) software such as Revit.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Create architecturally formatted 2D drawing files using standard CAD tools. (I-IX) 2. Manage architecturally formatted drawing files using standard CAD browsing tools. (I-IX) 3. Create a cover sheet with exported rendered images. (II, VII) 4. Utilize XREF Manager to insert architecturally formatted drawing files into another drawing. (III) 5. Annotate architecturally formatted drawing files using standard CAD tools and/or CAD browsing tools. (IV) 6. Use symbols for lighting, power, HVAC and fire protection. (IV, VI-VII) 7. Plot architecturally formatted drawing files in Paper Space. (V) 8. Develop base plans from a given drawing. (VI) 9. Create furniture plans, annotated plans, reflected ceiling plans, electrical plans, schematic cross sections, elevations, and schedules. (VI) 10. Demonstrate the ability to import and create drawing in three dimensions using 3D and rendering software. (VIII) 11. Introduce the importation, creation, and plotting of plan views and three dimensional views using BMI. (IX)
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. Review of AutoCAD A. Standard tools overview B. Design center overview C. Template(s) set-up II. Create and manage architectural drawings A. Create layers B. Use of Layer State Manager C. Title block D. WBlock creation E. Blocks with attributes III. Externally Reference (XREF) architecturally formatted drawing A. Setting up folders B. Reference types C. Path types D. Insertion point IV. Annotate Drawings A. Adding dimensions and notes to drawings B. Adding plan-specific notes C. Numbering sheets V. Plot architecturally formatted drawings A. Plotter Manager review B. Page Setup Manager C. Creating layouts D. Single plotting E. Batch plotting F. Sheet Sets G. Plot styles H. Selecting plotter, paper size, options, and properties VI. Plans, elevations, and details A. Review of demolition, lighting, and finish plans B. Review of architectural details C. Creating and annotating plans 1. Construction plan 2. Power plan 3. Reflected ceiling plan 4. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment plan 5. Interior elevations 6. Interior cross section D. Creating schedules 1. Finish 2. Furniture VII. Creation and placement of symbols A. Lighting 1. Switching 2. Annotations B. Power and data C. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning D. Fire protection VIII. SketchUP A. Import CAD file into SketchUP B. Design interior or exterior of model 1. Develop a 3D model from imported CAD File 2. Import components from component warehouse 3. Apply textures and colors to model C. Exporting rendered and/or non-rendered but finished images IX. Introduction to Revit OR industry standard BIM equivalent A. As a tool and concept B. Interface and toolbars C. Families and general application D. Materials and general application E. Annotation general application F. Creation of small building or room G. Generate 1 plan view and 1 elevation view in paper space H. Generate 1 rendered or non-rendered image of model in paper space

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2025

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