MCCCD Program Description

Architectural CAD II: Plans and Elevations

Course: ARC142

First Term: 2006 Fall

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

Description: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) instruction directed to the creation of fully annotated plan, elevation, and schematic section views including dimensions, notes, symbols, and schedules. Introduction to three-dimensional (3D) AutoCAD Architectural Desktop

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Set-up, manage, externally reference, and plot in Paper Space, architecturally formatted drawing files using standard tools and/or Design Center. (I) 2. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to lay out, complete, and plot floor plans working from a given sketch. (I, II, III) 3. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to lay out, complete, and plot door and room finish schedules. (I, V) 4. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to lay out, complete, and plot electrical plans (power and lighting) working from a given sketch. (I, VI) 5. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to lay out, complete, and plot heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) supply and return, working from a given sketch. (I, VII) 6. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to lay out, complete, and plot reflected ceiling plans working from a given sketch. (I, VII) 7. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to lay out, complete, and plot way finding/signage plans working from a given sketch. (I, VIII) 8. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to lay out, complete, and plot schematic cross section working from a given sketch. (I, IX) 9. Demonstrate job entry level CAD skills and technical knowledge required to lay out, complete, and plot elevations working from a given sketch. (I, X) 10. Lay out, complete, and plot a structure with cabinets and furniture in three dimensions using AutoCAD Architectural Desktop. (XI) 11. Demonstrate professional work habits including demeanor, attendance, efficient use of class time, and the ability to work with others. (I-XI)
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. CAD Commands A. Set-up and display B. Standard 2-D drawing/editing commands C. Layer management, formatting, file management D. Hatching, dimensioning, text E. Blocks, external references, Paper Space, editing II. Base Plan: CAD Layout from Given Sketch A. Codes and planning criteria B. Wall assemblies/ratings C. Plotting in Paper Space III. Floor Plan A. Conventions and standards B. External reference overlay C. Dimensions, text, hatching, title block D. Plotting in Paper Space IV. Public Restroom Plan A. Codes and planning criteria B. ADA requirements C. Equipment D. Dimensions, text, hatching E. Plotting in Paper Space V. Schedules A. Criteria, plan keys B. Plotting in Paper Space VI. Electrical Plan A. Codes and planning criteria B. External reference overlay C. Key, symbols, text D. Plotting in Paper Space VII. Reflected Ceiling Plan A. Planning criteria B. External reference overlay-load/unload C. Grid, soffits D. Mechanical supply and return at ceiling E. Sprinkler and fire alarm F. Miscellaneous equipment G. Plotting in Paper Space VIII. Way-Finding/Signage Plan A. Planning criteria B. External reference overlay C. Key D. Plotting in Paper Space IX. Schematic Cross Section A. Construction theory B. Conventions and standards C. Materials 1. Wall/floor/roof assemblies 2. Ceiling/suspended ceiling/soffit 3. Access flooring 4. Wall assemblies 5. Construction details 6. Hatching patterns D. Plan keys, dimensions, text E. Plotting in Paper Space X. Elevations A. Standards and conventions B. Dimensions, text, hatch patterns C. Public restrooms - codes and equipment D. Typical cabinetry E. Plotting in Paper Space - multiple viewports XI. 3D Computer Model A. Introduction to Architectural Desktop 1. Accessing program 2. Default formats, layers, styles, display B. Tools and palettes - walls, windows, doors, slabs C. Design Center - furniture, equipment D. Setting/manipulating views E. Plotting in Paper Space

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/22/2005

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