Kankakee Community College Course prefix and number: DRFT 2114 Course title: AutoCAD I Credit hours: 4 Lecture hours: 2.5 Lab hours: 3 Semester: Spring 2015 Catalog description: This course introduces Autodesk AutoCAD software. General principles and features of the AutoCAD computer-aided drafting system will be used for a variety of design and manufacturing application areas. Topics covered include: Basic object commands, line standards and layers, basic plotting, object snap and autotrack, text styles and multiline text, singe-line text, modifying objects, arranging and patterning objects, multiview drawings, section views and graphic patterns, dimension styles and dimensioning. Standard drafting practices are used. This course includes blueprint reading. General knowledge of the Windows operating system is recommended. Faculty John Bordeau Office Phone: 815-802-8863 Technology Division Phone: 815-802-8850 Email: jbordeau@kcc.edu Web Site: http://www.kcc.edu/facultysites/jbordeau/pages/default.aspx KCC CAD Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/kcccomputergraphics Office Locations Faculty Office: V113W Technology Division Office: W102 Office/Lab Hours: Note: I may be located in either W108 CAD Lab or my Office V113W. Also available by appointment. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 8:30 Office Hours Office Hours Office Hours 9:00 Office Hours Office Hours DRFT1113 9:30 Office Hours Office Hours Digital 10:00 DRFT2114 Office Hours Photography 10:30 AutoCAD I Office Hours 11:00 Office Hours 11:30 Office Hours 12:00 W108 Office Hours 12:30 ` 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 Office Hours 3:30 4:00 ` 4:30 5:00 Office Hours Office Hours ` 5:30 DRFT2124 DRFT2414 `` 6:00 AutoCAD II Architectural 6:30 W108 Drafting 7:00 With 7:30 Revit 8:00 8:30 W108 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30
Class Meeting(s) Information Day: Tuesday Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Room: W108 Textbook and Supplies Information Required Textbook(s) Book Name: AutoCAD and Its Applications 2014 - Basic Author: Shumaker Copyright: 2014 Publisher: Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-61960-446-9 Edition Number: 21 Required Supplies: Jump/Flash Drive (1 GB Minimum) 1 to 2 Three Ring Binder #2 Wooden Pencil Eraser Relationship to academic programs and transferability DRFT 2114 was designed to meet specific student needs either individually or within a program. Transferability of this course will be determined by each transfer institution. Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer option. There are specific transfer agreements set up for this program. Goals and Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will: 1. Be able use the AutoCAD interface and a keyboard, cursor pointing device, and graphics terminal to put drawing information into a computer 2. Be able to describe and use the basic terms, concepts, and techniques of design technologies 3. Be able to develop accurate two-dimensional drawings by drawing lines, basic shapes, and geometric constructions, and edit drawings 4. Be able to place text on drawings 5. Be able to use display options to increase drawing flexibility 6. Be able to use layers and layer properties 7. Be able to place dimension on drawings 8. Be able to plot drawings to scale 9. Be able to use proper drafting standards and practices 10. Be able to create multiview drawings 11. Be able to create section views 12. Be able to read and interpret blueprints
Class Format Announcements Introductions/roll call Quiz or test Lecture Lab review Lab time Evaluation Grading for the course will be based on study questions, exercises, quizzes, labs, tests, final project, final exam, class attendance/conduct and notebook checks. Program Grading Scale Grade Points A 900-1000 B 800-899 C 700-799 D 600-699 F 599 or less Point Distribution: Study Questions: Exercises Quizzes: Labs: Tests: Final Project: Final Exam: Attendance/Conduct: Notebook Checks 150 Points 60 Points 90 Points 260 Points 180 Points 50 Points 100 Points 80 Points 30 Points Course Calendar Week 1, Introduction to AutoCAD & Drawings and Templates Tuesday 1/13/2015 Define computer-aided design and drafting Describe typical AutoCAD applications Explain the value of planning your work and system management Describe the purpose and importance of drawing standards Demonstrate how to start and exit AutoCAD Describe the AutoCAD interface Use a variety of methods to select AutoCAD tools Use the features found in the AutoCAD Help window Start a new drawing Save your work Close files Open saved files Work with multiple open documents Create drawing templates Determine and specify drawing units and limits Chapters 1 & 2 Review Syllabus Review Canvas Quiz: Windows Operating System Study Questions Introduction to AutoCAD/Drawings and Templates, Due by End of Class
Week 2, Introduction to Drawing and Editing Tuesday 1/20/2015 Use appropriate values when responding to prompts Describe the Cartesian coordinate system Determine and specify drawing snap and grid Draw given objects using the LINE tool Describe and use several point entry methods Demonstrate an ability to use dynamic input and the command line Use direct distance entry with polar tracking and Ortho mode Revise objects using the ERASE tool Create selection sets using various selection options Use UNDO, U, REDO, and OOPS tools appropriately Chapter 3 Study Questions Introduction to Drawing and Editing, Due Week 2 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Introduction to AutoCAD/Drawings and Templates Lab #1: Introduction to Drawing and Editing, Due Week 2 - Thursday 12:00 PM
Week 3, Basic Object Commands Tuesday 1/27/2015 Draw true spline curves using the SPLINE tool Draw circles using the CIRCLE tool options Draw arcs using the ARC tool options Use the ELLIPSE tool to draw ellipses and elliptical arcs Use the PLINE tool to draw polylines Draw polygons using the POLYGON tool Draw rectangles using the RECTANGLE tool options Draw donuts and filled circles using the DONUT tool Chapter 4 Study Questions: Basic Object Commands, Due Week 3 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Introduction to Drawing and Editing Lab #2: Basic Object Commands, Due Week 3 - Thursday 12:00 PM Week 4, Line Standards and Layers Tuesday 2/3/2015 Describe basic line conventions Create and manage layers Draw objects on separate layers Use DesignCenter to copy layers and linetypes between drawings Print and plot your drawings o Chapter 5 o Layer Names and Layer Properties.pdf Study Questions: Line Standards and Layers, Due Week 4 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Line Standards and Layers, Due Week 4 Monday 5:15 PM Test #1 Notebook Check #1, (During test) Lab #3: Line Standards and Layers, Due Week 4 - Thursday 12:00 PM
Week 5, View Tools and Basic Plotting Tuesday 2/10/2015 Increase and decrease the displayed size of objects Adjust the display window to view other portions of a drawing Use SteeringWheels for 2D applications Use transparent display tools and control display order Create named views that can be recalled instantly Create multiple viewports in the drawing window Explain the difference between redrawing and regenerating the display Use the Clean Screen tool Chapters 6 Study Questions: View Tools and Basic Plotting, Due Week 5 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: View Tools and Basic Plotting, Due Week 5 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Line Standards and Layers Lab #4: View Tools and Basic Plotting, Due Week 5 - Thursday 12:00 PM Week 6, Object Snap and AutoTrack Tuesday 2/17/2015 Set running object snap modes for continuous use Use object snap overrides for single point selections Select appropriate object snaps for various drawing tasks Use AutoSnap features to speed up point specifications Use AutoTrack to locate points relative to other points in a drawing Chapter 7 Study Questions: Object Snap and AutoTrack, Due Week 6 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Object Snap and AutoTrack, Due Week 6 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: View Tools and Basic Plotting Lab #5: Object Snap and AutoTrack, Due Week 6 - Thursday 12:00 PM
Week 7, Construction Tools, Multiview Drawings, and Sketching Tuesday 2/24/2015 Create an technical sketch Use the OFFSET tool to draw parallel objects Place construction points Mark points on objects at equal lengths using the DIVIDE tool Mark points on objects at designated increments using the MEASURE tool Create construction lines using the XLINE and RAY tools Create orthographic multiview drawings o Chapter 8 o Multiview Drawings.pptx PowerPoint o Sketching with a Pencil.pptx PowerPoint Study Questions: Construction Tools and Multiview Drawings, Due Week 7 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Construction Tools and Multiview Drawings, Due Week 7 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Object Snap and Autotrack Lab #6: Construction Tools and Multiview Drawings, Due Week 7 - Thursday 12:00 PM Week 8, Text Styles and Multiline Text Tuesday 3/3/2015 Describe and use proper text standards Calculate drawing scale and text height Develop and use text styles Use the MTEXT tool to create multiline text objects Chapters 9 Study Questions: Text Styles and Multiline Text, Due Week 8 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Text Styles and Multiline Text, Due Week 8 Monday 5:15 PM Test #2 Notebook Check #2, (During test) Lab #7: Text Styles and Multiline Text, Due by Week 8 - Thursday 12:00 PM Spring Break NO Class Tuesday 3/10/2015
Week 9, Single-Line Text and Additional Text Tools Tuesday 3/17/2015 Create hand lettering using single-stroke gothic vertical lettering style Use the TEXT tool to create single-line text Insert and use fields Check your spelling Edit existing text Search for and replace text automatically o Chapter 10 o Lettering with a Pencil.pptx PowerPoint Study Questions: Single-Line Text and Additional Text Tools, Due Week 9 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Single-Line Text and Additional Text Tools, Due Week 9 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Text Styles and Multiline Text Lab #8: Single-Line Text and Additional Text Tools, Due Week 9 - Thursday 12:00 PM Week 10, Modifying Objects Tuesday 3/24/2015 Use the FILLET tool to draw fillets, rounds, and other rounded corners Place chamfers and angled corners with the CHAMFER tool Separate objects using the BREAK tool and combine objects using the JOIN tool Use the TRIM and EXTEND tools to edit objects Modify objects using the STRETCH and LENGTHEN tools Change the size of objects using the SCALE tool Use the EXPLODE tool Chapters 11 Study Questions: Modify Objects, Due Week 10 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Modify Objects, Due Week 10 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Single-Line Text and Additional Text Tools Lab #9: Modifying Objects, Due Week 10 - Thursday 12:00 PM
Week 11, Arranging and Patterning Objects Tuesday 3/31/2015 Relocate objects using the MOVE tool Change the angular positions of objects using the ROTATE tool Use the ALIGN tool to simultaneously move and rotate objects Make copies of objects using the COPY tool Draw mirror images of objects using the MIRROR tool Use the REVERSE tool Create patterns of objects using the ARRAY tool Chapters 12 Study Questions: Arranging and Patterning Objects, Due Week 11 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Arranging and Patterning Objects, Due Week 11 Monday 5:15 PM Test #3 Notebook Check #3 Electronic, (Checked during Lab) Lab #10: Arranging and Patterning Objects, Due Week 11 - Thursday 12:00 PM Week 12, Section Views and Graphic Patterns Tuesday 4/7/2015 Identify sectioning techniques Add graphic patterns using the HATCH tool Insert hatch patterns into drawings using DesignCenter and Tool palettes Edit existing hatch patterns with the HATCHEDIT tool and grips o Chapters 23 o Section Views and Graphic Patterns.pptx PowerPoint Study Questions: Section Views and Graphic Patterns, Due Week 12 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Section Views and Graphic Patterns, Due Week 12 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Arranging and Patterning Objects Lab #11: Section Views and Graphic Patterns, Due Week 12 - Thursday 12:00 PM
Week 13, Dimension Standards and Styles Tuesday 4/14/2015 Describe common dimension standards and practices Create dimension styles Manage dimension styles Set a dimension style current o Chapters 16 o Dimension Standards and Styles.pptx PowerPoint Study Questions: Dimension Standards and Styles, Due Week 13 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Dimension Standards and Styles, Due Week 13 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Section Views and Graphic Patterns Lab #12: Dimension Standards and Styles, Due Week 13 - Thursday 12:00 PM Week 14, Linear and Angular Dimensioning Tuesday 4/21/2015 Add linear dimensions to a drawing Add angular dimensions to a drawing Draw datum and chain dimensions Add dimensions for multiple items using the QDIM tool o Chapter 17 o Linear and Angular Dimensioning.pptx PowerPoint Study Questions: Linear and Angular Dimensioning, Due Week 14 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Linear and Angular Dimensioning, Due Week 14 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Dimension Standards and Styles Lab #13: Linear and Angular Dimensioning, Due Week 14 - Thursday 12:00 PM
Week 15, Dimensioning Features and Alternate Practices Tuesday 4/28/2015 Dimension circles and arcs Create and use multileader styles Draw leaders using the MLEADER tool Apply alternate dimensioning practices Dimension using the DIMORDINATE tool Mark up a drawing using the REVCLOUD and WIPEOUT tools o Chapters 18 o Dimensioning Features and Alternate Practices.pptx PowerPoint Study Questions: Dimensioning Features and Alternate Practices, Due Week 16 Monday 5:15 PM Exercises: Dimensioning Features and Alternate Practices, Due Week 16 Monday 5:15 PM Quiz: Linear and Angular Dimensioning Week 16, Final Project Production & Test #4 Tuesday 5/5/2015 Test #4 Final Project, Due Week 16 Thursday 12:00 PM Week 17, FINAL EXAM Week of 5/12/2015 The exam is comprehensive, and will include material from the textbook, handouts, study questions, quizzes, exercises, tests, labs and lecture. Copyright The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further Information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at http://www.kcc.edu/students/collegeinfo/copyright/index.asp. Syllabus Disclaimer Instructor may change this syllabus according to instructional needs or time constraints.