DRCG 1140 - Interactive Computer Graphics-Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: None

(replaces DRCG 1100)

This course is designed as an introduction to computer graphics using a PC-based system with AutoCAD software. This course covers computer graphic components, terms, and commands associated with AutoCAD software. This course covers basic file management, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional drawings.

Billable Contact Hours: 6

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Transfer Possibilities
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will to identify, define, and use the various components of a computer graphics workstation.

Objectives:

Identify the components of a graphic workstation.
Recognize the function of the keyboard and how it pertains to AutoCAD.
Demonstrate the use of the mouse key and how they pertain to AutoCAD.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will identify, create, and use proper file management to save all work.

Objectives:

Create file folders on a specific drive.
Import drawing files.
Demonstrate the use of save and save as and how they pertain to AutoCAD.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will use and define the terms, commands, command option selections, and command overrides associated with AutoCAD software.

Objectives:

Define selected commands and how the pertain to AutoCAD.
Recognize the options for each selected command.
Recognize the overrides for each selected command.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will edit existing drawings and geometry.

Objectives:

Modify existing drawings using selected commands.
Create geometry as selected.
Arrange the different drawings and geometry on the limits as directed.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will draw, modify, and view various 3D drawings.

Objectives:

Create 3D drawings from 2D drawing using selected commands.
Create 3D geometry from solids.
View 3D drawings using selected commands.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will draw and annotate architectural, graphical, and technical 2D and 3D drawings.

Objectives:

Create architectural drawings using selected commands.
Create technical drawings using selected commands.
Prepare a 3D drawing from a selected drawing using selected commands.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will setup and plot drawings.

Objectives:

Setup specified plotter.
Prepare drawing scale.
Select correct sheet size for plotting.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Information Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Workstation, Login, Logout, and Screen Areas
Input Devices, Draw and Display Commands, and Options
Modify Commands and Input Devices
Modify and Display Commands
Draw Commands and Osnap Overrides
Adding Text and Dimensions Setup
Blocks, Print Drawing and New Drawing Files
Plotting Drawings
3D Introduction, Viewing 3D Drawings, and User Coordinate System Icon
Creating 3D Drawings from 2D
Creating 3D Solid Models
Modifying 3D Models5
Creating 2D Drawing from 3D Models

Primary Faculty
Grant, Janice
Secondary Faculty
Buhalis, Harry
Associate Dean
Jewett, Mark
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088