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.
Contact Hours: 6
South Campus
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 (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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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 Pawlowski, Timothy Dean Hutchison, Donald
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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