Course Title: INTDSN 35, Computer Aided Design/Drafting
Units: 3
Date Submitted: Feb., 1996
Updated: April, 2007
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1. Catalog Description:

   Prerequisite: INTDSN 32

   This lecture and lab course introduces the basic skills, uses, and techniques for computer-aided design and drafting as applied to Interior Architectural Design.

2. Required Text and References:
   • Grabowski, Ralph; The Illustrated AutoCAD 2006 Quick Reference Paperback: 864 pages, Publisher: Autodesk Press; 1st edition (June , 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 141802046X (or latest edition of this book matching current software)
3. Course Objectives:

   Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

   1. Be able to use computer hardware and software programs such as AutoCAD
   2. Define and utilize computer terminology
   3. Identify at least ten uses and applications for the computer in the interior design profession
   4. Operate CAD hardware, software, and peripherals to complete three working drawings for interior design applications
   5. Research and report the similarities/dissimilarities of the sight CAD software program to current industry programs
   6. Utilize computer technology as a visual and technical drawing and presentation tool
4. Student Learning Outcome(s):

   The student will:

   1. Plot interior architectural drawings to scale with appropriate dimensions, text, symbols, and cross referencing for redlining, tracing and development.
   2. Prepare a simple set of CAD drawings that reflect design industry standards of content, accuracy, data integrity, and coordination.
5. Methods of Presentation:
   

   Lecture, Discussion, Group and One-On-One Critique

6. Course Content:
   

   Percentage of Term / Topic

       
   • 40%   2D drawing & editing commands
   • 7%     Layers
   • 2%     Hatching
   • 5%     Text
   • 6%     Dimensions
   • 5%     Attributes
   • 6%     External References
   • 6%     Blocks
   • 3%     Symbols Libraries
   • 10%   Layout, Paperspace / Modelspace
   • 10%   Plotting
   • 100% Total
7. Methods of Evaluation:
   

   (Actual point distribution will vary from instructor to instructor but approximate values are shown.)

   Topic / Percentage

   • Attendance and Participation  10%
   • Drawing Projects  90%
   • Grades are determined on a percentage basis:
   • Grading:
   • A = 91% to 100%
   • B = 81% to 90%
   • C = 71% to 80%
   • D = 61% to 70%
   • F = Below 60%