DRFT 1220: 3D Modeling Fundamentals
Effective date
September 2024
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course is designed to teach students how to use the 3D modeling software to create and manage a 3D model for an industrial Project. Students will learn to create a project, piping specifications and use the tools contained in the software to create support structures, equipment models and process piping systems in 3D.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1140, DRFT 1145, DRFT 1217, DRFT 1218, DRFT 1219.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create Projects in the Piping 3D modeling Software
- Set up drawing files for creation of P&ID's & 3D Models
- Use the 3D software Spec Editor to create Piping Specifications.
- Create 3D Blocks applicable to the Project
- Create and manage structural components using the 3D software tool
- Construct 3D models of tanks and pumps to be used in the project
- Create and manage process piping systems using the 3D software tool
- Insert pipe supports and pipe racks using the 3D software
- Create and annotate orthographic drawings from completed 3D models
- Extract and annotate fabrication isometrics and Bills of Material (BOM) from completed 3D models
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, project-/problem-based learning, lab activities. The course may be offered face to face and in a blended format (Synchronous and Asynchronous format)
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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70
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Minimum of 2 project-based major assignments of approximately equal
value
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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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
- Terminology and Tools
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Project Creation Processes
- Creation of 3D Models
- Importing Existing Drawings and Blocks
- Pipe Specification Creation and Modification
- 3D Block Creation and Modification
- Terminology and tools specific to 3D modeling of mechanical systems for buildings
- Structural Steel and Concrete Creation and Modification Tools
- Tank, Pump and Equipment Modeling Tools
- Pipe Modeling Tools and Methods
- Pipe Supports and Pipe Rack preliminary Design
- Terminology and Tools used in the software and methodology
- Orthographic drawing Creation Tools
- Isometric Extraction and Bill of Material Creation Tools
- Annotation and Documentation Methods
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.