Course Objectives

The students should be able to:

• explain current requirements and norms in Norwegian Standards for construction diagrams
• recognise the difference between the basic objects in AutoCAD and explain their characteristics
• plan and execute a drafting project
• combine drafting techniques
• make adaptations in AutoCAD for the presentation of diagrams in keeping with Norwegian Standards
• define a project and use the basic functions in the BIM-tool Autodesk Revit Architecture
• produce a Bim modell, document it and present it
• recognise various industrial standards and follow the requirements and norms demanded by them
• show respect for the others in the field, and demonstrate the ability to cooperate on projects

Course Description

The first part of the course will provide students with thorough knowledge and technical skills in 2D construction drawings using AutoCAD. Technical building diagrams will be executed in keeping with Norwegian Standards. Topics addressed in this part of the course include AutoCAD’s coordinate system, basic drafting, precision tools, editing, object properties like colours, layers, line types, plot styles, and line weights, plotting, layouts, texts, dimensioning, cross-hatching and blocks.

The second part of the course will provide a basic knowledge of modeling, documenting an presentation of 3D models in Autodesk Revit Architecture.

Learning Methods

Lectures and practical computer assignments. The course is divided into 2 parts:

1. Basic 2D CAD.

2. General 3D and basic functions of the BIM-tool Autocad Revit Architecture.

The students will work with a mandatory project in each part, and each part will conclude with an test.
ICT is used extensively and there will be a heavy reliance upon programmes in the students’ laptops. The students are allowed to use computers for both tests.

Assessment Methods

Each of the mandatory projects must be passed and both tests must be passed. The first test counts 40 % and the second 60 %.

The final grade will be an average of the component grades attained by the student in the examinations.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean