TDR 258 COURSE SYLLABUS
CONTRACT DRAWING PREPARATION 1 - REVIT
ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING DRAFTING PROGRAM
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CONT. DRAWING PREP. 1A - REVIT
TDR 258
5
North Seattle Community College
ED 1845C
T, TH: 10:45-12:50 A.m.
2319A
15.XXXX
PREREQUISITES
NONE
INSTRUCTOR:
Office Hours:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Dept.:
STEPHEN H. SIMMONS
M & W 10 –11:30 am
T & TH 10 – 10:45am
206/526-0085 ext. 0085
ssimmons@northseattle.edu
BE-IT
COURSE LENGTH
One term
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of 3D computer drafting based on Revit Building with a focus
specifically on architectural design. Students learn how the strength of software is employed to automate the design and
the documentation process. Students will independently complete basic plan, section and elevation drawings along with
3D perspectives, axonometric, and presentation drawings.This class is designed for students in the Architecture
Engineering Drafting Program.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, you will be able to:
 Produce drawings from given problems using established standards.
 Visualize three-dimensional objects.
 Create multi-view drawings, partial auxiliary views, and section views.
 Work from isometric and oblique pictorial drawings.
 Apply dimensions and tolerances to working drawings.
 Describe Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
 Describe the engineering design process and documentation methods.
 Discuss professional ethics, academic dishonesty, and software piracy.
REQUIRED TEXT
Residential Design Using Revit Architecture 2011; Daniel John Stine; SDC; ISBN 978-1-58503-559-5, available at the
North Seattle Community College Bookstore
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Removable storage device (flash drive, etc)
Notebook
Pen or pencils
ATTENDANCE, LATENESS
Class attendance is very important. Missing more than one week of class (two class periods) may result in a letter grade
penalty. Always try to talk to the instructor in advance should you need to be absent. Students are expected to be on
time to class.
LEARNING NEEDS
If you need accommodations such as an ergonomic chair or computer mouse, language interpreter, tutor, or any other
equipment, please contact the Office of Access Services, if you have not already done so. Also, please inform the
instructor as soon as possible.
TUTORING CENTER:
http://www.northseattle.edu/services/tutor/
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
A student who submits the work of another as her/his own or deliberately fails to properly credit words or ideas
borrowed from another source is guilty of plagiarism. A student, who uses notes, takes an exam for another student,
copies answers from another student’s exam, copies drawings in any manner or any other similar conduct aimed at
making false representations with respect to student’s academic performance is guilty of cheating. Please refer to the
Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for more information regarding academic dishonesty.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
 Week 1 – September 27th
o Intro of class
o Getting Started w/ Revit Architecture 2011
o Lake Cabin
o Reading:
 Chapters 1 & 2
o Homework:
 Chapters 1 & 2
 Week 2 – October 4th
o Overview of Line work and Modify Tools
o Reading:
 Chapters 3 & 4
o Homework:
 Chapters 3 & 4
 Week 3 – October 11th
o Book Residence
 First Floor Plan
o Reading:
 Chapter 5
o Homework:
 Chapter 5
 Week 4 – October 18th
o Book Residence
 Second Floor Plan
 Basement Plan
o Reading:
 Chapter 6
o Homework:
 Chapter 6
 Week 5 – October 25th
o Book Residence
 Roof
o Reading:
 Chapter 7
o Homework:
 Chapter 7
o Quiz # 1
 Week 6 – November 1st
o Book Residence
 Floor Systems
 Reflected Ceiling Plans
 Elevations
o Reading:
 Chapters 8 & 9
o Homework
 Chapters 8 & 9
 Week 7 – November 8th
o Book Residence
 Sections
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Reading:
 Chapter 10
o Homework:
 Chapter 10
Week 8 – November 15th
o Book Residence
 Floor Plan Features
o Reading:
 Chapter 11
o Homework:
 Chapter 11
Week 9 – November 22rd
o Book Residence
 Schedules
 Photo Realistic Rendering
o Reading:
 Chapters 11 & 12
o Homework:
 Chapters 11 & 12
Week 10 – November 29th
o Review of quarter
o Catch-up, and work on drawing projects
Week 11 – December 6th
Finals Week – December 13th
o Final Exam: TBD
Grading System:
Decimal Grade
4.0 – 3.9
3.8 – 3.5
3.4 - 3.2
3.1 - 2.9
2.8 - 2.5
2.4 - 2.2
2.1 - 1.9
1.8 - 1.5
1.4 - 1.2
1.1 - 0.9
0.8 - 0.7
0.0
Letter Grade Equivalent
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DE
Conversion of Percentages to Decimal Grade Equivalent
96 – 100% = 4.0
95 = 3.9
94 = 3.8
93 = 3.7
92 = 3.6
91 = 3.5
90 = 3.4
89 = 3.3
88 = 3.2
87 = 3.1
86 = 3.0
85 = 2.9
84 = 2.8
83 = 2.7
82 = 2.6
81 = 2.5
80 = 2.4
79 = 2.3
78 = 2.2
77 = 2.1
76 = 2.0
75 = 1.9
74 = 1.8
73 = 1.7
72 = 1.6
71 = 1.5
70 = 1.4
69 = 1.3
68 = 1.2
67 = 1.1
66 = 1.0
65 = 0.9
64 = 0.8
63 = 0.7
62 = 0.0
Your course grade will be calculated as follow:
In-Class Exams and quizzes
Class Assignments
Final Exam
Week
1 (September 27)
2 (October 4)
3 (October 11)
4 (October 18)
5 (October 25)
6 (November 1)
7 (November 8)
8 (November 15)
9 (November 23)
10 (November 29)
11 (November 6)
12(December 13)
Chapters
1-2
3-4
5
(Quiz 1) 6
7
8-9
(Quiz 2) 10
11
11-12
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