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DRFT 1392: Working with BIM Software
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Having acquired the basic skills associated with BIM software in DRFT 1391, the students will apply and develop those skills through the creation of structural steel building models of a more complex nature.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1391.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Manipulate the interface to promote efficient modelling practise
- Create default settings for parts to be modelled
- Edit grids, steel sections, positions and connections
- Insert stairs, handrails and flooring
- Adapt numbering systems to client requirements
- Edit shop drawings to meet individual customer drafting standards
- Create reports from the model
- Create complex shop drawings, erection drawings and anchor bolt plans
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, group work and case study
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
20 |
Commercial project comprising of a 3D model, shop drawings and reports |
|
Project |
40 |
Industrial project comprising of a 3D model, shop drawings and reports |
|
Reflect |
10 |
Project reflection |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Model presentation |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions |
Course topics
- BIM software customization
- Setting project information and defaults
- Editing an existing model
- Inserting special components - stairs, handrails, ladders, flooring
- Producing reports
- Drawing production and editing
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.