AR 120 - Architectural Working Drawings I

Description
This course is a study of how a commercial building is assembled. A typical light commercial structure is created using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Code restrictions, material use, and construction methods are emphasized. Students take the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified Examination during the course. It is recommended that students have a working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit Architecture before enrolling in this course.

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6

School: School of STEM
Department: Mechanical & Architectural Design
Discipline: AR

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-10 11:14:02
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Utilizing a given program, develop a basic design solution through team collaboration.

2. Review applicable codes and understand how they would apply to the documentation of the building.

3. Review construction methodologies and building envelop basics, and apply this to the building.

4. Use Building Information Modeling (BIM) to develop a basic set of construction drawings.

5. Give and receive constructive feedback.

6. Manage time effectively.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Introduction and reading

A. Introduction to the International Building Code (IBC).
B. Access requirements for people with disabilities based on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
C. Floor plan components and symbols
D. Review Zoning Ordinance requirements.

II. Drawing of Floor Plan given a program document, review it to make sure it complies with barrier free requirements, meets the clients needs, and the dimensions add up. Draw the floor plan using Building Information Modeling, BIM.

III. BIM Drawing of Site Plan-given zoning set backs, parking requirements, and handicapped requirements.

IV. Develop alternative elevations for the building, using online catalogs and manufacturer websites to inform design decisions.

V. Identify the appropriate building sections and corresponding wall sections. Using sketches and referencing similar projects to develop and show the appropriate information.

VI. BIM Drawing of Structural Plan. Using the existing floor plan, a steel joist table and other reference material to determine the appropriate size joist for the building.

VII. BIM Drawing of Foundation Plan and Details. Using the existing floor plan and structure, to draw the foundation plan with details.

VIII. BIM Drawing of Interior Elevations and Details. Using the existing floor plan, and a previous drawing exercises to show appropriate information.

IX. Using the BIM model make a color rendering of the building and display on cover sheet.

X. Assemble the Drawings into a complete set of working drawings for the building complete with an index, construction notes, and schedules.

XI. Using the skills you used to assemble the building in BIM and studying the details of BIM take a Certification Exam.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lectures: 20-30%
Revit demonstration: 40-50%
Videos: 5-10%
Case studies: 10-20%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: AR 129 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 6
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Must be able to explain to students, how buildings are constructed so they can understand the process. Must be able to draw construction documents in Revit. Must have created a set of working drawings for a building.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit Accepted: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S., Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S. (Ferris State University-Construction Management), Architectural Technology, A.A.A.S (Ferris State University-Facility Management), Pre-Master of Architecture, A.A. (Lawrence Technological University),
People Soft Course ID Number: 101356
Course CIP Code: 04.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA