• At the completion of the AAS degree – Architectural Specialization - the student will be able to:

• A1.  Operate AEC (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) software including computer aided drafting (CAD), building information modeling (BIM), and 3D modeling applications to plan and prepare construction documents and technical graphics appropriate to the architectural and construction industries.

• A2.  Utilize various architectural drawing types and determine their appropriate uses in architectural projects to demonstrate knowledge of building systems and familiarity with building codes.

• A3.  Demonstrate knowledge and the application of the Uniform Drawing System Modules 1-8 of the current edition of the U.S. National CAD Standard. Utilize various architectural drawing types and CAD techniques to demonstrate knowledge and application of Modules 1 - 8 of the U.S. National CAD Standard including Drawing Set Organization, Sheet Organization, Schedules, Drafting Conventions, Terms and Abbreviations, Symbols, Notations and Code Conventions.

• Use architectural techniques to design, assemble, evaluate, and render architectural building components. 
• Develop plan and elevation drawings and details from three-dimensional architectural models. 
• Use Building Information Modeling software through creation of digital building models. 
• Identify architectural and design terminology necessary to effectively operate BIM software. 
• Utilize Autodesk Revit Architecture 2022 software. 
• Recognize techniques utilized by the architectural profession to create architectural technical drawings from building models.

• Building Information Modeling Quiz

• BIM Introductory Exercise (Project One)

• Revit Command Quiz

• Basic Modeling Assignment: Tiny House (Project Two)

• Architectural Terminology Quiz

• Advanced Modeling Assignment: Ranger Station (Project Three)

• Project Corrections & Resubmission (finalize projects for portfolio)

• Class Participation  (Weekly Meetings)

Week 1 -      INTRO TO COURSE - Syllabus Review & Blackboard navigation

                     Class Intro -  What is BIM?

                     Revit Interface  - Anatomy of the software, Revit Terminology

Week 2 -      Direction Set 1 - BIM Intro Exercises (Project 1)

                     Introduction to Navigation & Modeling -  BIM Intro Quiz

                     BIM Intro Exercise Submission

                     Tiny House Model - Residential (Project 2)

                     Direction Set 1 - Project Setup, Modeling Floors & Walls

Week 3 -      Direction Set 2 - Modeling Roofs

                     Direction Set 3 - Roof Dormer Modification

                     Roof terms, Revit Constraints – View Range – Underlay modeling controls

Week 4 -      Direction Set 4 - Modeling Interior Walls, Doors & Windows

                     Building Code

                     Direction Set 5 - Modeling Stairs & Windows

Week 5 -      Direction Set 6 - Modeling Site Boundary & Topography

                     Direction Set 7 - Tagging & Legend Creation

                     Revit Command Quiz

Week 6 -      Direction Set 8 - Dimensioning Plans

                     Direction Set 9 - Sheet Setup, View Controls, Print Setup, Titleblock Preparation

                     Tiny House Assignment Submission

Week 7 -      Ranger Station Model – Commercial (Project 3)

                     Direction Set 1 - Levels Grids & Foundation Level Systems

                     Direction Set 2 - Modeling Parking & Service Levels

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR cont’d

Week 8 -      Direction Set 3 - Modeling Entry & Second Building Levels

                     Direction Set 4 - Modeling Curtain walls

Week 9 -      Direction Set 5 - Modeling Roof System & Support

                     Direction Set 6 - Interior Walls, Doors Windows Elevators Shaft & Elevator

                     Direction Set 6.5 - Modeling Reflected Ceiling Plans

Week 10 -    Direction Set 7 - Modeling Interior Stairs & Railing

                     Direction Set 8 - Modeling Entry Ramp & Landing

Week 11 -    Direction Set 9 - Modeling Topography

                     Direction Set 10 - Tagging Windows and Doors

                     Architectural Terminology Quiz

Week 12 -    Direction Set 11 - Creating Schedules

                     Direction Set 12 - Detailing

Week 13 -    Direction Set 12 - Detailing Continued

                     Direction Set 13 - Creating Sheets & Project Preparation for Submission

                     Ranger Station Assignment Submission

Week 14 -    Direction Set 1 - Family Files - Family Creation

                     Direction Set 2 - Family Files - Family Creation

Week 15 -    Direction Set 3 - Family Files - Family Creation

                     Direction Set 4 - Family Files - Family Creation

Week 16 -    Open Work Time

                     Open Work Time

•Last Day of Class – Final Semester Project Due

Reading materials will be distributed via Blackboard.

• Digital hand-outs
• PowerPoint presentations