This course introduces students to the built environment and the fundamentals of computer aided design as practiced in the field of architecture. The core competencies of plan, elevation, and section will be studied and developed using Autocad software to draw architectural floor plans, elevations, and construction details. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship of architectural views to the construction process.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the fields of architecture and construction and to develop skills using Autocad software to create architectural drawings as part of the construction process.
- Introduction to the built environment
- Describe the stages of a project from conceptualization to finished construction
- Define the role of design professionals, contractors, and trades people in relation to the built environment
- Measurement, scale, and geometric construction
- Define the imperial measurement system
- Explain the concept of architectural scale
- Construct geometric shapes using the appropriate method for each shape
- Use Autocad software to draw plan and elevation drawings
- Draw residential floor plans
- Draw residential building elevations
- Use Autocad software to draw construction details
- Draw construction details
- Draw residential building sections
- Annotation and dimensioning
- Draw all required annotation on construction documents
- Dimension construction documents following industry standards
- Architectural documentation
- Organize architectural views to create balanced sheet layouts
- Print construction documents correctly based on scale and line weight
Assessment and Requirements
The following assessment tools will be common to all sections:
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Final Exam
Outcomes
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Interview given in department by department faculty. Faculty will interview applicants based on submitted portfolio and will assess against evaluation rubric. Evaluation rubric and student checklist located in department office.