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Architectural Design Technology · ADT 310

Architectural Computer-Aided Drawing I

An introduction to architectural computer-aided drawing and design (CADD). You’ll learn the CADD environment, file management, drawing and editing geometry, multilines, layers, text and dimension styles, Model and Paper Space, and plotting. Through a sequence of commands taught project by project, you’ll produce title blocks, civil and site plans, floor and roof plans, elevations, sections and details as a professional drawing set. No programming knowledge is needed.

3 unitsTransfers to CSUSynchronous: Zoom lecture + in-person labAutoCAD

What you’ll learn

Learning outcomes

  1. SLO 01

    Appraise the importance of basic digital drawing preparation and development.

  2. SLO 02

    Demonstrate how to properly use editing and viewing functions within CADD software.

  3. SLO 03

    Articulate the use of drawing and editing tools in drawing development.

  4. SLO 04

    Use the basic functions for developing dimensioning styles and formats for architectural drawings.

  5. SLO 05

    Use specific methods in Paper Space to develop proper plotting documents.

Course content

What we’ll cover

CADD hardware, software and file managementCoordinates and drawing setupLines, polylines and geometric constructionsLayers, colors and linetypesObject snaps and trackingMultilines and multiline stylesHatchingText styles

+ 4 more topics covered in class.

Together

Student expectations

  • Attendance is required at both the Zoom lecture and the in-person lab, and is taken at every session.
  • Plan ahead so your materials are ready, and complete readings before class.
  • Projects are due at the start of class on the due date.
  • Late work is accepted up to two weeks after the due date, at 10% off per week; nothing is accepted after the last day of the course.
  • If you’re struggling, facing extenuating circumstances or need more time, reach out to Professor Abdullateef right away to find a solution together.
  • Be honest and original: plagiarism and cheating aren’t tolerated, in line with the CRC Honor Code.
  • AI can support your learning, but it can’t replace your own design thinking: submitting AI-generated models, renderings, drawings or boards as your own work is an academic integrity violation (F on the assignment the first time, F in the course the second).
  • Not sure whether a particular use of AI is OK for an assignment? Ask Professor Abdullateef before you submit.
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