MCCCD Program Description

Architectural CAD I: Introduction

Course: ARC141

First Term: 2011 Summer I

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) for Architecture, Interior Design, and related professions using AutoCAD software. Includes basic Windows operational systems, drawing set-ups, architectural formats, two-dimensional drawing and editing commands, dimensions, text, and plotting typical to the industries.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Complete a drawing set-up in typical architectural formats, including setting units, limits, layers, line types, styles, and display. (I, II, IV, VI) 2. Apply basic two-dimensional draw commands typical to architectural drawings. (II, IV) 3. Set and apply architecturally formatted dimension styles. (II, IV) 4. Set and apply selected text styles. (II, IV, VI) 5. Manage drawing files, including creating, naming, saving, updating, copying, and inserting files. (III, IV, VI) 6. Demonstrate the ability to set and apply selected hatch patterns. (IV) 7. Apply basic modify commands. (IV, V, VI) 8. Plot drawings at various scales on a variety of paper sizes using Paper Space. (V, VI) 9. Complete assigned plan and elevation drawings successfully. (I-V) 10. Transfer skills/learning from one assignment to the next. (I- VI) 11. Demonstrate professional work habits including demeanor, attendance, efficient use of class time, and the ability to work with others. (I-V) 12. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic Windows operating systems. (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. Introduction to AutoCAD A. Accessing Program B. Display Components C. Implementing Commands D. Set-Up II. Styles, Tools, Display A. Drafting Settings/Aids B. Line types and Line type Scale C. Layer Control and Management D. Dimension Style E. Text Style F. Tool Bars G. Options III. Drawing File Management A. Creating New Files B. Opening Existing Files C. Save Functions D. Updating, Backing Up, Copying Files E. Autocad and Windows Explorer Options F. Layer Management IV. Assigned Plan and Elevation Drawings A. Applying Required/Appropriate Draw Commands B. Applying Required/Appropriate Edit Commands C. Downloading/Inserting/Manipulating Blocks D. Applying Required/Appropriate Hatch Patterns E. Applying Required/Appropriate Dimensions F. Applying Required/Appropriate Text V. Plot Drawings - Paper Space A. Page Set-Up Commands B. Plotting 1. To a Variety of Scales 2. To a Variety of Paper Sizes C. Redlining/Correcting VI. Basic Windows Operating Systems A. Start Menu B. Opening Programs C. Set Up and Monitoring Disk Space on Student Server (My Computer) D. Windows Explorer 1. Creating Files and Folders 2. Copying/Renaming/Deleting Files and Folders 3. Saving Files and Backup Files to Different Drives E. Word Processing 1. Selecting and Editing Fonts 2. Page Layouts Including Margins and Justification F. Printing/Plotting 1. Printer Selection and Page Setup 2. Landscape/Portrait G. Print Letter, Legal, 11x17, and 24x36 H. Inserting Files 1. Copy/Paste among Different Files 2. Search Web for Files, Save Files from Web, Download from Web

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/22/2011

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