CAE 1851 - Introduction to CAECM Graphics

1 lecture hours 2 lab hours 2 credits

Course Description
This course introduces the first-year student to graphics techniques and software used in the construction industry, focusing on graphical communication techniques and standards. Students will be introduced to hand sketching, AutoCAD, and Revit. Skills learned in this course will be utilized in the corequisite 1^st Year Design course. (prereq: none) (coreq: CAE 1811)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain the fundamental principles needed to create freehand and hard line drawings
Demonstrate the use of AutoCAD and REVIT software

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Hand sketching: orthographic projection, elevation drawing, plans, sections one- and two-point perspective
Autodesk AutoCAD software: basics of AutoCAD, drawing architectural objects and floor plans, exterior elevations, sections, site plans, schedules, sheet setup, line weights, and plotting
Autodesk Revit software: floor plans, walls, doors and windows, vertical circulation, roof and skylights, floor systems, ceilings, elevations, interior design and schedules, sections, site, rendering, and construction document set

Coordinator
Michael McGeen, AIA

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