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DRFT 1327: Revit Structures
Effective date
January 2017
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process using Autodesk Revit Structure software.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify uses of Autodesk Revit Structure software in Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Use basic Autodesk Revit Structure drawing and editing tools
- Develop a parametric model of a structural project
- Generate and annotate construction documents from the model
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
This course uses project based learning strategies with instructional presentations and laboratory work using Autodesk Revit Structure software.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Manipulating floors, walls & columns |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
True/false, multiple choice, short answer |
|
Project |
70 |
1 parametric model and minimum of 4 problem/project- based assignments of approximately equal value. |
Course topics
- Introduction to Building Information Modeling;
- Overview of Autodesk Revit Structure user interface;
- Basic drawing and editing tools;
- Working with views;
- Datum elements (levels and grids);
- Construction components (columns, beams, walls, floors, foundations, etc);
- Construction document annotation
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.