Introduction to CAD, architectural, mechanical or engineering
COURSE SYLLABUS

Catalog description:
Designed to introduce the student to fundamentals of Computer Aided Drafting Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing prior to 3d modeling. Topics include screen layout, menu structure, and display control, basic drawing and editing commands.

Course objectives:

1. To develop student’s awareness of how work on computers aids the various fields of drafting: architectural, mechanical and engineering. Students will learn how different graphic applications process information, and how to design in an AutoCAD environment.
2. To teach students to use image processing, two-dimensional drawing modeling and word processing to communicate the design as well as understand where their work fits into the overall process and product of design.

D.        To show evidence of creative design development and analytical skills.

Course content:
A.        Continuation of digital design and drafting      
B.         Advanced drawing commands
F.         Work editing methodology
G.        Plotting and finishing of design project

Assessment method(s):
A.        Regularity of submissions of work
B.         Technical quality
C.         Drawing examination
D.        Communication of ideas

 

Assignments

Assignments are studio based representations of technical and design data.

Computer competency component
Each student will, to the satisfaction of the instructor, demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic computer operations through various instructor-determined exercises and/or assignments.  These exercises/assignments are included in this syllabus.

Grading scale and policy

50% working understanding of AutoCAD as demonstrated in class through ability to repeat taught commands, take notes if required, use AutoCAD in assignments. 25% of the grade is based on the 3 projects issued and 25% is based on 3 hands on quizzes given on the skills taught.

Each area is evaluated as weighted. However, involvement and attendance in class will be key in resolving borderline grade point averages. The grade scale is as follows:    100-91 = A
  90-81 = B
  80-71 = C
  70-61 = D
  60-00 = F

An Incomplete grade will be given only in cases of serious illness or hospitalization (written notification from a doctor is required), or in cases of death in the immediate family. It is your responsibility to make sure that an incomplete grade is removed. This must be done no later than the second week of classes of the following semester.

Instructor’s expectations
Regular and prompt attendance is essential, and sick days are limited. Students are expected to contribute to the class meetings through discussion and analysis of issues. This requires that you come to each class prepared to discuss the assigned material. Information missed due to tardiness or absence is the responsibility of the student. No information will be repeated. Students are expected to report to class prepared. Any student attending class without the necessary working materials will be counted absent for that class. Attendance at project critiques and presentations is required; no project can be submitted by another student or dropped off at the school office. A student reported absent at a project presentation will receive zero points on the oral presentation. All projects are due at the scheduled time (see syllabus). If, for a justified reason, you will not be able to meet the time schedule, you must notify me if you needed an extension. However, such extensions do not come without a cost. Extensions result in a decrease in your grade.

Late assignment policy
All assignments are due on or before the scheduled date. Late assignments will be deducted one full grade per calendar day.

Make-up exam policy
Make-up projects will be given only in cases where a student will be absent with documented, justifiable cause (i.e., medical, legal, intercollegiate activities, etc.). Authorization for missing an exam should be arranged prior to the scheduled exam date for the class. Make-up exams will be scheduled on an individual basis. This policy also applies to project submissions with a written exam required in lieu of the oral presentation.

Minimum requirements
Students are required to attend at least 90% of the class meetings in order to receive credit for the course.  An accurate record of attendance will be kept for each course.  Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in all major coursework. A grade of “C” or higher is required to advance in the program.

Methods of instruction
This class will consist of one-third lecture material and two-thirds studio work. The studio will be handled in a way as to approximate a professional situation as closely as possible. Individual and group critiques will be used as a learning tool as well as assignments and exams.

Projects, assignments, and examinations schedule

 

The course will begin with an understanding of all the basic commands.  Two quizzes will be given during this phase of the course on the skills obtained. 

Part two of the course will involve the use of these commands developing three projects, one architectural (two parts), one engineering based and one mechanical based project. Lectures will involve providing students with the knowledge to understand how CAD is used in the various fields.                                

Course content

1. Basic Drawing Commands as presented on the display tool bar, Ortho, OSNAP, setting up the drawing environment, Zoom

1. Units (UN)
2. Limits  0,0 and 50’,25’
3. Line (L)
4. Pline (PL)
5. Rectangle (REC)
6. Ortho, OSnap
7. Undo (U)
8. Esc
9. Close (C)
10. Zoom (Z)
11. Erase (E)
12. Explode (X)
13. Fillet (F) radius (R), 0 for corner
14. Move (M)
15. Extend (EX)
16. Trim (TR)
17. Rotate (RO)
18. Arc (A)
19. Array (AR)
20. Circle  (C)
21. Copy (CO)
22. Mirror (MI)
23. Offset (O)
24. Construction Lines
25. Multilane
26. Justification- Top/Zero/Bottom
27. Scale- width of wall
2. Layering Systems and ACAD AEC
1. List (LI)
2. Save
3. Layer (LA)
4. Change (CH)
5. Matchprop (MA)
3. Blocks and Block insertion
1. Block (B)
2. Bhatch (H)
3. Insert (I)
4. Create basic Architectural Library—doors, outlet, windows
4. Dimensions
1. DDIM (D)
2. DIMEDIT (DED)
3. DIST (DI) inquiry
4. DTEXT (DI)
5. Qleader (LE)

Section 2 of the course

Section two of the course involves the development of three projects.

Project one: architecture. This project involves the drafting of one detail (partition type) and one basic floor plan

Project two: mechnical. This project involves drawing and detailing one mechnical system

Project three: engineering. This project involves the selection of one engineering field and drawing one element from the selected field.