CAD106 Computer Aided Design: 3D AutoCAD and Revit
This course explores the application of 3D CAD techniques, using Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit, to demonstrate and utilize 3D parametric modeling in the design process. Students will learn to create solid primitives, solid or surface models from cross-sectional geometry, or composite models from multiple solid models, as well as how to add the necessary features to detail, duplicate, and position 3D models. Students will also learn to document a 3D design by creating 2D drawings for production and visualization, and how to convert 2D objects to 3D objects. Students will actively communicate design ideas using visual styles, lights, model walk-through tools, and renderings. Using Autodesk Revit, students will learn to create full 3D architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) system, structural and construction project models and set them up in working drawings. Further, students will spend most of the course learning to use design development tools, including building the 3D model with walls, windows, doors, floors, roofs, stairs, ceiling plans, furniture plans, electrical and mechanical fixtures of building such as lightning, wiring, HVAC and plumbing. Concepts of building information modeling (BIM) and the tools for parametric building design and documentation will also be covered.
Prerequisite
CAD101 or CAD105
Electives
- OPEN - Open Elective
- STEM - STEM Elective