DRFT 1216: Introduction to 3D CAD
Effective date
September 2024
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, the student's cumulative drafting skills are brought together to produce drawings for a multi-part structural model. Students develop their CAD skills by applying and adapting them to a 3D environment.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use AutoCAD's 3D commands and features.
- Create 3D wireframe, surface and solid models.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 8
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 12
Total Hours: 20
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, field trips, project/problem-based learning activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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80
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CAD competency quizzes
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Final Exam
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10
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Participation
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10
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Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions
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Course topics
- Create and edit 3D wire-frame and surface models
Sectioning, slicing, shading
Parts list and annotations
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.