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Architectural CAD

Architectural CAD (Computer Aided Design)
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION – Architectural CAD (Computer Aided Design) is open to students in grades 9-12. This is a good course for students who are interested in architecture, engineering, interior design, or related fields. In this course, students will study house design and concepts using AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) and Revit computer programs. Each student will design their own house and draw a complete set of working drawings including the floor plan, foundation plan, plot plan, front and side elevations, full house section, and kitchen plans among others.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 

  1. ATTENDANCE – Students must attend classes in order to listen and participate in class activities designed to help each student meet the required course objectives.  If class is missed it is the students’ responsibility to obtain missed notes and assignments from fellow students and the teacher. 

 

  1. CLASS PARTICIPATION – Class participation and discussions are necessary in order to evaluate the student’s understanding of the concepts taught.  Contributing to the class will be rewarded.

 

  1. EXAMS – Exams will be announced as early as possible.  If you are absent when a test is given, you will make the test up the next day.  Those exams missed because of an unexcused absent will receive a “0” grade for that exam.

 

  1. QUIZZES – Announced and unannounced quizzes will be given in order to assess the student’s knowledge of assignments, discussions, and lectures. 

 

  1. HOME WORK – Home work may be assigned if students need extra practice or have not finished class work during the class period. 

 

  1. GRADING SCALE -            

                                                            100 – 90 = A  Excellent

  89 – 80 = B  Above Average

  79 – 70 = C  Average

  69 – 60 = D  Below Average

  59 – 0   = F  Fail

 

  1. ASSIGNMENTS – Assignments are due at the end of class on the due date.  5 points will be deducted each day the assignment is handed in late. 

 

  1. SAFTY – Each student is responsible for his or her personal safety.  Each student is also responsible for the personal safety of every other person in our class. 

 

  1. MATERIALS – Each student will need a separate folder (with pockets and prongs) to place handouts and projects. 

  

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  1. *Academic Integrity – Any student caught cheating, plagiarizing, or otherwise behaving in a dishonest manner will receive an “F” for the work and possibly for the marking period.

 Course Objectives:

 

1.      The students will have knowledge of mechanical, machine and computer-aided drafting techniques.

2.      The students will have the ability to perform fundamental drafting techniques used in architectural drafting.

3.      The students will have knowledge and appreciation of industrial design as it relates to architecture.

4.      Students will be able to solve drafting and architectural problems both independently and when working in groups.

5.      The students will have self pride and neatness in work accomplished.

6.      Students will be able to demonstrate correct operations of computers, software, hardware, and other peripheral devise.

7.      The students will develop knowledge of building materials and cost of construction.

8.      The students will develop knowledge and appreciation of architectural designs and styles.

9.      The students will be able to independently select and plan for the design and construction of a house

10.  The students will develop an ability to properly select a house suitable to their individual needs. 

11.  The students will have an opportunity to creatively express their ideas and needs.

12.  Students will be cognizant of the many careers in the drafting and architectural fields.

 

Lastly: HAVE A GREAT YEAR