MCCCD Program Description

Architectural Drawings: Structural Systems

Course: ARC244

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: Revit (or BIM Equivalent)-based instruction for layout and completion of fully annotated structural drawings. Focuses on working from residential and commercial layouts to develop professional quality roof, roof framing, floor framing and foundation plans. Emphasis on the use of applicable codes, construction materials and methods, and office practices typical to the local area.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate job entry level Revit or BIM equivalent skills and technical knowledge required to layout, complete, and plot residential and commercial roof plans working from a given drawing. (I-III) 2. Demonstrate job entry level Revit or BIM equivalent skills and technical knowledge required to layout, complete, and plot residential and commercial roof framing plans working from a given drawing. (I-III) 3. Demonstrate job entry level Revit or BIM equivalent skills and technical knowledge to layout, complete, and plot residential and commercial floor framing plans working from a given drawing. (I,IV) 4. Demonstrate job entry level skills and technical knowledge to layout, complete and plot residential and commercial foundation plans working from a given drawing. (I,V) 5. Demonstrate attitudes, work habits, and commitment to quality expected of a professional in working situations. (V) 6. Demonstrate proficiency in quick working sketch techniques required for effective communication in the workplace. (VI) 7. Practice basic architectural sketching for workplace communication. (VII) 8. Explain drawings in an oral presentation. (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. Revit commands A. File management B. Drawing and modeling basics C. Annotation D. Families use 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: Revit 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. Professionalism 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 Revit work VII. Explain drawings in an oral presentation A. Final drawings B. Speaking in front of class C. Reception of class and instructor feedback

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2025

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