Jul 12, 2025  
GRCC Curriculum Database (2025-2026 Academic Year) 
    
GRCC Curriculum Database (2025-2026 Academic Year)
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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
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: AR 129 (D- or Higher)  
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course 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), 
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. 
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.


Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lectures: 20-30%
Revit demonstration: 40-50%
Videos: 5-10%
Case studies: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None
Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
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
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 101356
Course CIP Code: 04.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA


School: School of STEM
Department: Mechanical & Architectural Design
Discipline: AR
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.
Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-10 11:14:02
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026



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