Master Syllabus DF1163, Architectural Drafting

Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
The Revit Design Suite drafting course will enable the student to create/draw a residential/commercial building and section views, place mechanical equipment and plumbing items using Revit software. The instruction will include walls, roofs, placing doors/windows, stairs/ramps, mechanical systems, electrical systems and creating schedules. The student will be using “Revit” software package during this course.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

Academic Year
AY2024-25
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes
  1. Develop an understanding of the current release of AutoDesk Revit software.
  2. Design a residential/commercial building.
  3. Create schedules for all aspects of the building.
  4. Create presentation quality drawing sheets.
Course Outline
  1. Introduction to Revit
  2. Drawing & editing tools
  3. Datum elements
  4. Walls, Doors & Windows
  5. Floors
  6. Views
  7. Foundations
  8. Component Families
  9. Roofs
  10. Construction Documents
  11. Annotations
  12. Tagging & Scheduling
  13. Tools
  14. Architectural Design Project
Instructional Methods

Lectures, Discussion and Questions, Demonstrations, Reading Assignments, Skills Assignments, and Examinations

Instructional Resources and Materials

Autodesk Revit Software, Online Textbook, and subscriptions; Microsoft Windows - Based PC with reliable highspeed Internet access

Methods of Assessment

The student will be graded on learning activities and assessment tasks. Grade determinants may    include the following: daily work, quizzes, chapter or unit tests, comprehensive examinations, student projects, student presentations, class participation, and other methods of evaluation employed at the discretion of the instructor.

SCCC Outcomes #4 and #5 will be assessed and measured by solving assigned drawing problems, demonstration of skills necessary to successfully complete project exercise drawings, and a written test.

SCCC Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by demonstrating the ability to create, edit, and print Architectural floor plan and detail drawings using Revit software.

SCCC Outcome #9 will be assessed by evaluation of finished drawings to current industry standards.

SCCC Policy

Academic Calendar
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Technical Help

Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu

Canvas Help:  canvashelp@sccc.edu

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.

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