DRAFT 227 - Architectural Drafting Advanced

5 Credits

This course uses existing AutoCAD skills to help build a strong portfolio in preparation for job applications. Student will further explore the software to meet industry expectations including drawing logical project geometry and adding required annotation. The class will explore building code standards as it applies to the architectural industry. Students will develop a project of their own design that demonstrates proficiency in architectural drafting.

Pre-requisite(s) DRAFT 224 with min 1.0
FeesCF

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Day, Online
Winter Day, Online
Spring Day, Online

Designed to Serve Drafting students and anyone interested in advanced AutoCad
Active Date 20210403T10:08:01

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline

Introduction to AutoCAD Certifications requirements
Review of AutoCad basics
Review of industry standards
Introduction to industry building codes
Programming
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents

Student Learning Outcomes
Design a realistic industry standard architectural project.

Produce an architectural standard construction drawing set, utilizing industry software

Correctly apply building code requirements to the architectural project.

Demonstrate management of a drawing schedule by strictly adhering to project deadlines and time-sensitive milestones.