Maricopa Community Colleges  ARC150   20046-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/22/04
ARC150 20046-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Architectural Desktop I
Residential construction drawing using Architectural Desktop (ADT). Includes preliminary workspace setups, configuration procedures, modules operations, and on screen menus applicable for producing components of a building model. Prerequisites: CNS130, or permission of department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ARC150   20046-99999 Architectural Desktop I
1. Define and use vocabulary and terminology related to ADT software. (I)
2. Explain the procedures for preliminary work space setups. (II)
3. Explain and demonstrate ADT configuration procedures. (II, III)
4. Explain and demonstrate ADT modules operation. (II, IV)
5. Identify and use ADT on-screen menus. (II)
6. Generate residential floor plan, foundation plan, exterior and interior elevations, and section drawings. (V, VI, VII)
7. Using ADT, generate a room, door and window schedule. (VI, VII)
8. Using ADT, generate a roof framing plan. (VI, VII)
9. Generate a three-dimensional model of a residential building for architectural cover sheet. (VIII)
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ARC150   20046-99999 Architectural Desktop I
    I. ADT Basic Vocabulary and Terminology
      II. Basic Work Space Set-ups
          A. Start-up
          B. Module set-up
            1. Sheet size
            2. Scale
            3. Units
            4. Text font selection
            5. Title block
          C. Keyboard functions
          D. Menu area
          E. Layers
          F. Object snaps
          G. Coordinate entry
          H. Blocks
          I. Symbol library
        III. Basic Configuration Procedures
            A. Overview
            B. Guidelines
          IV. Modules Operation
              A. Overview
              B. Guidelines
            V. Dimensioning Concepts
                A. Dimensioning variables
                B. Size selection
                C. Font selection
                D. Note location
              VI. Commands for Generating Drawings
                  A. Space diagram
                  B. Walls, doors, and windows
                  C. Symbols, stairs, and fireplace
                  D. Elevations, cross-sections, and details
                  E. Schedules
                  F. Roof
                VII. Commands for Editing Drawings
                    A. Zooming
                    B. Wall clean-up
                    C. Hatching
                    D. Layer control
                    E. Modify door insertion
                    F. Modify window insertion
                  VIII. Commands for Generating Three-Dimensional Models
                      A. Overview
                      B. List of major command
                      C. Application of the major commands
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