CARP 125 - Residential CAD

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): Residential Construction - AOS students

This course presents the principles of computer-aided drafting as applied to residential construction drawings and simple 3D modeling. This course focuses on skills and software that will be most useful to the residential builder, rather than residential designer or comercial builder. Residential builders use CAD to produce construction documents for smaller projects, to design building elements such as trim and built in cabinetry, and to solve complex geometry problems that arise in the context of building. The course focuses on the drawing conventions and building technology related to residential construction and woodworking. Students will produce drawings for new construction and remodeling projects, as well as for a 3D modeled work piece at the rate of one drawing per week.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Develop computer literacy including file management, naming conventions, and navigating different user interfaces
Develop basic CAD skills
Develop 3D modelling skills
Develop parametric design skills
Apply drawing conventions for light frame residential buildings
Produce a set of industry standard working drawings for a small residence including the use of dimensions, notes and symbols on plans, sections and elevation drawings
Apply drawing standards including scale, title, border and title blocks to residential construction documents
Apply drawing conventions such as perspective, orthographic projection, and exploded drawings for furniture plans
Produce a set of industry standard working drawings for a small constructed element such as furniture, built in cabinetry, trim, or a construction detail.
Apply drawing standards including scale, title, border and title blocks to construction documents for small constructed element such as furniture, built in cabinetry, trim, or a construction detail