Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/27/04
ARC163 20042-99999	L+L	3 Credit(s)	6 Period(s)
Commercial Architectural Drafting
Fundamental commercial drafting and documentation topics and techniques. Includes preliminary planning and preparation for commercial documentation; use of the local building codes and standards; building methods and materials of commercial structures; complete drawing and annotation of a floor plan, reflected ceiling plan, roof plan, building sections, and exterior elevations. Prerequisites: CNS130 or permission of department.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ARC163   20042-99999	Commercial Architectural Drafting

1.	Identify and describe professional careers in commercial drafting. (I)
2.	Explain the role of the commercial drafter in office practice and procedure. (II)
3.	Apply board and computer tools to commercial drafting. (III)
4.	Identify and explain applicable building codes in commercial drafting. (IV)
5.	Access requirements for people with disabilities. (V)
6.	Explain various methods and materials used in commercial construction (e.g., wood, timber, and steel). (VI, VII)
7.	Identify and describe structural considerations that affect construction. (VIII)
8.	Explain and apply procedures to produce commercial floor plans, reflected ceiling plan, roof plan, and elevations to professional office standards. (IX, X, XI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ARC163   20042-99999	Commercial Architectural Drafting

I. Professional Careers in Commercial Drafting A. Types of commercial drafting B. Educational requirements C. Employment opportunities D. Impact of computer on the field and related fields II. Drafter's Role in Office Practice and Procedure A. Common office practices B. Types of drawings and method of indexing drawings C. Use of vendor catalogs D. Drawing layouts, coordination, and referencing E. Revisions III. Applying Board and Computer Tools to Commercial Drafting A. Managing folders and files B. Working with layouts C. Use of drawing templates based on American Institute of Architecture's standards D. Assemblage of drawing at multiple scale E. File management in a multi document environment IV. National Building Codes A. Background B. Subjects covered by the model codes C. Using the code D. Applying the code E. Mixed occupancy F. Exits G. Code and computer V. Access Requirements for People with Disabilities A. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility guidelines for building and facilities B. Parking requirements C. Methods of egress D. Restrooms and bathing facilities E. Requirements based on occupancy VI. Wood and Timber Framing Methods in Commercial Drafting A. Uses of wood and timber in light and heavy construction B. Terminology C. Drawing representations D. Framing methods for wood and timber 1. Common types 2. Common components VII. Steel Framing Methods and Materials in Commercial Drafting A. Use of steel in construction B. Types of metals and alloys C. Light steel framing D. Metal buildings E. Multilevel steel frames F. Welding VIII. Structural Considerations That Affect Construction A. Loads affecting structures B. Load distributions C. Determining loads D. Other types of loads IX. Floor Plans, Roof Plans, and Reflected Ceiling Plans: Components, Symbols, and Development A. Layering guidelines for plans B. Plan components C. Dimensions and text D. Drawing symbols E. Schedule notations F. Completing a floor plan, roof plan, and reflected ceiling plan X. Building Sections, Wall Sections, and Details A. Section origination B. Types of sections C. Section development D. Layering guidelines for sections and details XI. Orthographic Projections and Elevations A. Principles of orthographic projections B. Drawing projection C. Layering guidelines for exterior elevations D. Dimensions in elevations

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