ARC 104 Introduction to Computer
Graphics
0 lec. 3 lab 1
cr. hrs.
Instructor: David Freeman
431-8413
Freeman@sunydutchess.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A required
introductory course for Architectural technology students. Students will gain hands on experience with
AutoCAD, the computer graphics program used in all Engineering Department
Programs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
ARC 104
will provide a foundation in the use of the AutoCAD computer graphics system
that is employed in many subsequent classes.
Students will develop proficiency in the production of simple
orthographic, isometric and three-dimensional drawings.
Computer
usage
Computer
applications will be used in all of the activities of this course. Evaluation of the student assignments will
determine student competency in computer applications.
COURSE OUTLINE
Topics Covered
Week 1
Introduction,
computer hardware and software, AutoCAD, drawings setup.
Week 2
Data entry
methods, snap modes basic drawing commands, basic plotting.
Week 3
Edit
commands, viewing commands, and introduction to text.
Week 4
Paper
space and Model space, plotting
Week 5
Layer
management
Week 6
Hatching,
Catch-up, review
Week 7
Midterm
project
Week 8
Intermediate
drawing and Edit commands
Week 9
Inserting
Blocks, drawing management
Week 10
Dimensioning
Week
11
Architectural
Desktop
Week 12
Architectural
desktop
Week 13
Isometrics
Week 14
3d drafting
Week 15
Final
Course
Requirements
The student
will be expected to prepare an assignment for each meeting. A mid term and
final in class project are given
Grading
Practices
Projects
Each week a
project will be due (10 projects). Each
project will be graded on the following basis:
Plus(6
pts.) Student goes beyond basic assignment
Acceptable
(4 pts) Student prepares assignment
Minus (2
pts) Student does not correct do assignment
Total from projects 60
points
Midterm 10
points
Final 20 points
Class Participation 10 points (student makes use of
class time to prepare assignments)
Total 100
Points possible
Required Texts
No text is
required