INDES 294 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOCAD

ITEM 1630 – TTh 6:00-8:50 PM 
SUMMER 2016

Dan Beert
Office : L114C
Office hours by appointment and email: dan.beert@bellevuecollege.edu

REQUIRED TEXTS

Digital Drawing for Designers: A Visual Guide to AutoCAD 2015 – Douglas R. Seidler              

[OPTIONAL] AutoCAD Pocket Reference Fourth Edition – Cheryl Shrock

REQUIRED ONLINE ACCESS

• Access to Canvas learning management system at home, remote, or in campus labs
• com student subscription (beta version available for summer session students)

REQUIRED SUPPLIES

• A notepad to capture last-minute, spontaneous, and unexpected discoveries; to record personal shortcuts and tips, and to take down notes from lectures, demonstrations and critiques.
• USB or other flash memory device (4 GB recommended); portable hard-drive recommended, not required
• Architect’s scale [MANDATORY]
• Roll of 12” flimsy trace paper and black felt-tip pen

PREREQUISITE

Prerequisites: permission of instructor. 
BTS 161 or similar PC-Windows competency is strongly recommended.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Introduce AutoCAD for designers using the PC. Students learn the role and application of CAD in graphic communication and interior design while creating two-dimensional drawings. Hands-on work in the CAD lab familiarizes students with the hardware and software.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students successfully completing Introduction to AutoCAD will:

• Master fundamental AutoCAD skills in preparation for further training and professional practice.
• Produce drafted lines, using AutoCAD application, with appropriate thickness, opacity, and precision by completing floor plan, elevation, section, and detail drawings.
• Manage drawing information using layers, file naming, composition, scale, annotation.
• Use computers and printers, operating system and AutoCAD software for design and graphic communication.
• Analyze and evaluate when it is appropriate to use CAD in the design process and compare the benefits of using a CAD system with manual drafting, in terms of time, cost, accuracy, etc.

STUDIO ETIQUETTE

This is as much a studio as it is a computer lab. The class will meet in L116 with the instructor, unless other arrangements are announced. Attendance is mandatory. That includes being on time and paying attention. Both lab and studio work will consist of experimentation, critique, review, and evaluation of the assigned work. Expect to spend at least 6-10 hours work outside of studio, either reading or working on assignments. Arrange your schedule to take advantage of open lab times.  All the computers in L121 and FOUR stations in T217 Computer Lab (temporary replacement for N250 open lab) also have AutoCAD.

Be prepared, every class period, for desk critiques. Time and attention you receive may be proportional to the time and attention you spent preparing for class. Establish a schedule and demonstrate progress with skills and assignments each class period. If your work shows no progress, this will be reflected in your evaluations.

If you need help during a lecture/demonstration, write down your question and wait until the instructor asks for questions. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from – or offer help to – someone nearby. If you are having trouble keeping up with the pace of demonstrations or class assignments, please talk to the instructor after class.

Be prepared to work during every class. Bring assigned work in progress and design materials to the studio every day the class meets and start on-going work immediately, unless a demonstration is occurring.

Practice maintaining a professional atmosphere. Develop good work habits and limit conversation – as much as possible – to the work at hand.  Food, including snacks, are not allowed in the lab. Drinks with sealed lids okay.

Deadlines

Consult the class calendar and in-class instructions for due dates and times. Late work will be penalized. #1 RULE: KEEP ME INFORMED. Please notify instructor in advance of any extenuating circumstances affecting project completion. Be sure to allow enough time for plotting when plots are due at the beginning of class. Printing will not be allowed during the first part of the class without explicit instructions to do so.

Summer session has the same amount of class time as usual, but fewer weekends: expect a fast pace.

Assignments

The first half of the quarter will involve self-directed learning as you follow the textbook and online videos, and complete assigned drawing exercises. Keep pace with the assignments and work ahead if you are able.

In the latter part of the quarter, you will be involved in completing a final project that may include some research and/or space planning to produce the required drawings. This will provide an opportunity to explore how to use AutoCAD as design tool.  Be prepared, however, to spend time developing design concepts via conceptual sketching as a prelude to digital design activities.

During class sessions, priority will be given to accomplishing scheduled lectures/demonstrations, and, to the extent possible, allowing in-class time to work on assignments. During the last half of the quarter there will be more in-class time to work. Consult the schedule for details of in-class activities, assignments and due dates.

Evaluation

Assignments, final project, in-studio performance, and an in-class critique will be used in evaluating each student’s progress and mastery of course material.

Assignment/Project Grades.   Digital files and printed output of assignments and final project will be used in evaluating a student’s performance.  Grading of these will follow the BC Guidelines in the Course Catalog and Student Handbook. Familiarize yourself with the distinction between Outstanding, High, and Satisfactory achievement. If you have questions about how you are doing in class, please be considerate and make an appointment to talk with me so that I can give you my full attention.

The instructor reserves the right to refuse any work that has not been reviewed previously in class. If it has not been previously reviewed or presented it may not be accepted for credit. All assignments must be completed in order to receive a passing grade for the course.

Attendance. Classes meet twice per week for almost three hours. Given the material we have to cover, students strolling in more than a few minutes late may be marked absent. Also, the class requires you to practice and work on your assignments outside of class. Be on time, prepared, caught up, and actively participating when we meet in class.

Missing three classes equals 20% of the total class time, and the instructor reserves the right to issue a failing grade, if appropriate.

The format of this class relies on in-class and online video demonstration. Some written tutorials and reference materials are available, but the techniques are specific to the assignments and our program needs.

If you must miss class – for any reason – notify me ASAP, and make arrangements with fellow students regarding anything you missed.

Participation in class is virtually a guarantee of passing. Questions – and suggestions! – are highly encouraged, as is helping each other. Have fun!

Help to make this class a supportive place in which to learn and practice.

Studio Grade.  Studio grading is based on observation of studio performance: skills, learning approach, attendance, work habits, and progress toward learning goals.  It will also include a student’s proficiency in completing any in-class assignments, charrettes, and/or quizzes.

I realize that all students may not advance at the same pace as we work through the assigned exercises at the beginning of class. That’s to be expected, due to the different levels of experience all of you bring. However, that means some must spend more time than others to achieve a basic level of competence. All are expected to make continued progress toward individual learning goals throughout the quarter. Students with more experience will be expected to demonstrate more proficiency in their projects. I can provide additional practice exercises that you may pursue if you are finished with your assignments ahead of schedule.

The instructor reserves the right to adjust the student’s final grade based on any late work, missed classes, unprofessional behavior (including tardiness, leaving early, disrespect for others, poor preparation, sleeping in class, abusing studio etiquette). I’m pretty reasonable about exceptions, but don’t abuse this accommodation.

Grade Distribution & Scale

Studio grade 10%                     Assigned Drawings 90%[1]

Grading will be on a 12-point scale:
12:A+, 11:A, 10:A-, 9:B+, 8:B, 7:B-, 6:C+, 5:C, 4:C-, 3:D+, 2:D, 1:D-, 0:F
A = Outstanding, Excellent, Exceeds Expectations;        B = High Achievement, Very Good, Promising
C = Passable, Developing Skills, Meets Minimum Expectations;        D = Insufficient, Lacking, Poor

[1] You will have multiple assigned drawings to complete: 01: Workstation, 02: Office, 03: Dining Room, Online and other Project Drawings, and a plan drawing of the Eames House from the DDFD book.  The Eames House drawing will be done mostly on your own, following instructions in the textbook, and will count as 50% of your Assigned Drawings grade. The remaining drawing assignments will total 50% of your drawing grade.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

The Interior Design Department publishes a schedule of final presentations, coordinating the various courses so that all students and instructors have a reasonable opportunity to attend all presentations.

All students are encouraged to attend other final presentations.

During the summer quarter, the final exam is scheduled for the last day of class – Thursday, August 11. We will meet for a regular working session to review your final project and get final instructions for completing your assignments. The final project printed work will be due during the final class period. Electronic versions of final work will be due on Friday, August 12 at 8:00pm.

Affirmation of Inclusion

Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination.

We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/inclusion/

Religious Holidays

Students who expect to miss classes, examinations, or any other assignments as a consequence of their religious observance should be provided with a reasonable alternative opportunity to complete such academic responsibilities. It is the obligation of students to provide faculty with reasonable notice of the dates of religious holidays on which they will be absent, preferably at the beginning of the term. Students who are absent on days of examinations or class assignments should be offered an opportunity to make up the work without penalty (if they have previously arranged to be absent), unless it can be demonstrated that a makeup opportunity would constitute an unreasonable burden on a member of the faculty. Should disagreement arise over what constitutes an unreasonable burden or any element of this policy, parties involved should consult the department chair, or Dean.

College Anti-Discrimination Statement (Title IX)

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; creed; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; gender identity or veteran status in educational programs and activities which it operates.

Please consult College Anti-Discrimination Statements for further information and contacts.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

Information about Bellevue College's copyright guidelines can be found at: College Copyright Policy

All students should get familiar with this: Avoiding Plagiarism

The principle of academic honesty underlies all that we do and applies to all courses at Bellevue College.  One kind of academic dishonesty is plagiarism, which may take many forms, including, but not limited to, using a paper written by someone else, using printed sources word-for-word without proper documentation, and paraphrasing or summarizing the ides of others without acknowledging the source as well as submitting work from a prior class.  Plagiarism can also occur when non-written ideas are taken without documentation—using someone else’s design or performance idea, for example.  In short, plagiarism amounts to intellectual theft – whether or not it was your intention to steal.

It is very easy in this class to slip into a gray area, where work you submit may look the same as another’s. In those instances where you and another student work together to help each other complete an assignment, DO NOT DO ALL YOUR COLLABORATIVE WORK ON ONE COMPUTER, THEN COPY THAT FILE, AND PUT YOUR NAME ON IT. This is grounds for failing the assignment, as the work you submit is not the work of your hands. Help each other out, but be sure that the work you do is on your own computer, not copied from another.

If you have any doubts about what constitutes academic dishonesty, please see me before proceeding to do any collaborative work that generates a digital file.

Participating in academic dishonesty in any way will result in severe penalties.  Dishonestly produced papers and documents automatically receive a grade of “F” without the possibility of make-up.  The Dean of Student Services will also be notified of such conduct, and any additional infractions of this type will be dealt with more severely.

Individual instructors will clarify documentation requirements for specific requirements.  If you have any doubts as to whether you are documenting properly, do not hesitate to contact your instructor.

Read the Arts & Humanities Student Procedures and Expectations thoroughly, as well as the student code.

Student Code

Any act of academic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source), and fabrication and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College.  Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to, talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates.  The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Dean of Student Success for investigation.  Specific student rights, responsibilities, and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/id-2050/

Accommodations

The Disability Resource Center serves students with a wide array of learning challenges and disabilities. If you are a student who has a disability or learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact us as soon as possible. 

If you are a person who requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter

If you are a student with a documented autism spectrum disorder, there is an additional access program available to you. Contact Autism Spectrum Navigators  Email and phone number is on the web page. ASN is located in the Library Media Center in D125.   

The DRC office is located in B132 or you can call our reception desk at 425.564.2498. Deaf students can reach us by Skype: the address is DRCatBC (NOTE: There is no @ sign...it is actually DRCatBC).  Please visit our website at Disability Resource Center for application information into our program and other helpful links.

Accessibility

The online elements of this course are designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, let me know of changes I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable by students who take this course in the future.

PUBLIC SAFETY          425.564.2400

Please read and obey all posted lab use policies, and comply with all requests by Public Safety or custodial staff.

Public Safety is located in the D building and can be reached at 425-564-2400 (easy to remember because it’s the only office on campus open 24 hours a day—2400).  Among other things, Public Safety serves as our Parking Permits, Lost and Found, and Emergency Notification center.  Please ensure you are signed up to receive alerts through our campus alerting system by registering at RAVE Alert Registration

If you work late and are uneasy about going to your car, Public Safety will escort you to your vehicle. To coordinate this, please phone ahead and let Public Safety know when and where you will need an escort.

Please familiarize yourself with the emergency postings by the door of every classroom and know where to go in the event of an evacuation.  Your instructor will be asked if anyone might still be in the building, so check in before you do anything else.  Emergency responders will search for anyone unaccounted for.

If a major emergency occurs, please follow these three rules:

1) Take directions from those in charge of the response - We all need to be working together.

2) Do not get in your car and leave campus (unless directed to) - Doing so will clog streets and prevent emergency vehicles from entering the scene.  Instead, follow directions from those in charge.

3) In an emergency, call 911 first, then Public Safety.
Please do not hesitate to call Public Safety if you have safety questions or concerns at any time. You may also visit the Public Safety web page for answers to your questions.