(Correspondence / Self-Study)

Architectural Draughting & CAD Draughting in Bricscad

The Bricscad Correspondence course will enable students to create a basic 2D drawing. Even at this fundamental level, Bricscad is one of the most sophisticated computer applications that you are likely to encounter. Part 1 covers the indispensable core topics for working with Bricscad. The teaching strategy is to start with a few basic tools that allow the student to create and edit a simple drawing. Part 2 continues with more sophisticated techniques that extend your mastery of the program.

• Understanding the Bricscad workspace and user interface
• Draft basic drawings, objects and layers
• Organising drawing objects on layers
• Inserting reusable symbols ( blocks )
• Prepare layouts and plots
• Add text, hatching and dimensions
• Using more advanced editing and construction techniques
• Creating local and global blocks
• Set up layers, styles and templates

Prerequisites:

• A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology
• A working knowledge of Windows / Word Processor.

Explain & Interpret Construction Drawings & Specifications

• Explain the role of drawings and specifications
• Quantities and construction
• Payment for contractors

Identify & Interpret Drawings & Symbols used on a Drawing

• The use of drawings on a construction job
• Scales of drawings

Building Drawings (plans)

• Different kinds of drawings
• Reading floor plans
• Specifications and notes
• Drawing symbols and abbreviations
• Revising and caring for drawings
• Application of drawings for setting out
• Summative assessment
• Topic summary

Basic Drawing Skills - Instruments

• Drawing equipment and instruments
• Drawing paper
• The use of drawing instruments
• Printing letters and figures
• Dimension and extension lines
• The design process
• Interpreting drawing briefs
• Interpreting building drawings
• Points to remember when interpreting a building plan