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DRFT 1391: Introduction to BIM Software
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, the students learn the fundamentals of the most widely used, contemporary specialist Building Information Modelling software application. Through the use of a specialty training manual, students will create a working model of a steel building and create fabrication and general arrangement drawings from the model.
Credits
3.0
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:
- Describe the process of creating a large structural building model and creating drawings from the model
- Create a building grid and principal elevation levels
- Insert structural steel members both on and off grid
- Connect the steel sections with workable steel to steel connections
- Initiate clash check procedures to ensure proper fit of parts
- Conduct the numbering procedure for all parts of the model
- Generate 2D drawings from the building model
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
Lectures, demonstrations, student research and group activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
15 |
Prerequisite modelling |
|
Project |
25 |
Basic modelling |
|
Project |
25 |
BIM commands presentation |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Introduction to BIM |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions |
Course topics
- BIM software interface
- BIM software workbook
- Grid creation
- Inserting steel section
- Connecting the model
- Clash check
- Part numbering
- Shop drawing creation
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.