Module Details

Module Code: ARCH6086
Title: Introduction 2D AutoCAD
Long Title: Introduction 2D AutoCAD
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Introduces AutoCAD software as a design and drafting tool for architecture and interior architecture.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Produce 2D interior architectural drawings to illustrate a working knowledge of 2D CAD commands for the production.
LO2 Compose and construct components in plan elevation and end view.
LO3 Formulate lines at angles, apply blocks, poly-lines and groups to create an easily editable interior floor-plan.
LO4 Compose drawings adopting Architecture standards to efficiently annotate designs, using correct line weights, and scaling in a clean and legible manner.
LO5 Prepare an A1 Drawing for plotting to scale in paper space.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Students need an intermediate level of digital literacy and an understanding of mechanical and orthographic drawing.
 
Indicative Content
Fundamental
1. Understanding of the fundamental commands for 2D computer drawing using Autodesk AutoCAD software. 2. Creation of a customised working interface & short cut commands. AutoCAD commands and menus – line, polyline, basic commands, view, draw modify. 3. Format, layers, blocks, hatch, text & dimensioning, scaling objects, scaling from a point. 4. Drawing tools – ortho, undo, track, snap. 5. Editing – polyline, text for style, copy, fillet, extend trim, rotate, move mirror, offset. 6. Zoom – window, previous, extent, all pan. Hatching – scaling, selecting from boundaries, or points. Dimensions – linear, radius, angular, leader, setting up dimension styles. 7.Layering & use of properties – name, selecting pen widths, templates, colours & linetypes. 8. Model, layout tabs, viewports – create, reuse layout settings and create and edit layout viewports. 9. Export/importing – text, images from other packages into AutoCAD, exporting CAD to other window based packages. 10. Plot drawings – page setup plot configuration, black & white and colour printing, plot to printer, plot to file/photoshop. 11. Drawing utilities – purge, rename, creating and accessing attributes. X-referencing – 12. Model space layouts creating multiple view ports, inserting raster images 13, Essential 2D CAD commands and procedures. 14. Fundamental draw and modify commands, layer management, dimensioning, setting up and plotting from layouts. 15. Production of 2D CAD drawings.
Intermediate
1. Advance an understanding and application of the fundamental commands for 2D computer drawing using Autodesk AutoCAD software. 2. Creation of a customised working interface & short cut commands. 3. AutoCAD commands and menus – line, polyline, basic commands, view, draw modify. 4. Format, layers, blocks, hatch, text & dimensioning, scaling objects, scaling from a point. 5. Drawing tools – ortho, undo, track, snap. 6. Editing – polyline, text for style, copy, fillet, extend trim, rotate, move mirror, offset. 7. Zoom – window, previous, extent, all pan. Hatching – scaling, selecting from boundaries, or points. 8. Dimensions – linear, radius, angular, leader, setting up dimension styles. 9. Layering & use of properties – Layer visibility, Layer States, editing, deleting, selecting pen widths, templates, colours & linetypes. 10. Model, layout tabs, viewports – create, reuse layout settings and create and edit layout view ports. 11. Export/importing – text, images from other packages into AutoCAD, exporting CAD to other window based packages. 12. Plot drawings – page setup plot configuration, black & white and colour printing, plot to printer, plot to file/pdf, plot styles named and ctb. 13. Drawing utilities – purge, rename, creating and accessing attributes. X-referencing – Model space layouts creating multiple viewports, inserting raster images.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
2D CAD project
represent a chair in plan elevation and end view. Create an isometric of the chair.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Create title blocks in paper space at an A3 and A1 scales.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Draw a set of desks and chairs, make blocks and copy them around a floor-plan. Include storage units, printers and import people blocks from the internet.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Draw up your studio project in CAD. Illustrate floors and elevations.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Produce plans, elevations and a section of your final studio project. Print on A1.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact AutoCAD Computer Lab Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Instruction and coursework Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Coursework Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact AutoCAD Computer Lab Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact AutoCAD Computer Lab Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Coursework Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dean Muccio. (2017), AutoCAD 2018 for the Interior Designer: AutoCAD for Mac and PC, SDC Publications, [ISBN: 1630571199].
  • Bill Fane. (2016), AutoCAD For Dummies, 17. [ISBN: 9781119255796].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_DINAR_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Interior Architecture 4 Mandatory
CR_DIARC_7 Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture 4 Mandatory