Architecture Presentation Border

Description

The purpose of this assignment is to use AutoCAD to complete an architecture presentation border drawing. You will use architectural units (feet and inches), to construct the border. It will be used to construct presentation drawings.

Objectives/Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

• Demonstrate an understanding of AutoCAD through the generation of an architecturally-related drawing assignment.

• Print a PDF file of the drawing.

• Demonstrate craftsmanship as manifest through precision of the drawing.

• Document completed assignments in a digital format and archive those digital artifacts in MIro and Google Drive.

General Instructions to begin the drawing

Make sure you have applied these customization settings before starting this drawing.

1. Create a new drawing. Select the acad.dwt template (depending on your settings, you may not see the file extension). Then click Open.

2. Save the file as firstinitiallastname XBORDER.dwg (depending on your settings, you may not see the file extension).

3. Format the units.

4. Set the Object Snaps (OSNAPS) as needed and be ready to toggle them on and off as needed.

NOTE: The image below shows the recommended OSNAPS to use. Use the OSNAPS of your choice to be as precise and efficient in completing the assignment.

5. Construct a new layer.

Name: ABORDER

Color: WHITE (7)

Note: This is an architectural presentation border, not a typical border that you see on construction drawings.

The border will be printed on a 17"x11" sheet. Leave 1/4" margin on all sides. You will add a title that complements the project.

Text height is at your discretion and not to exceed 1/4” height. Justify the title left, center, or right based on your preference.

You will construct polylines for the border lines. The polyline width is at your discretion and should not exceed 1/16”.

The border and text should complement your architectural drawings and not compete for visual attention.

You will use this border for all of your final presentation drawings. You will be able to revise at a later date as needed and based on feedback from your instructor.

6. Watch the step-by-step tutorial to successfully complete your drawing.

7. You now have a completed DWG file.

8. Print a PDF file.

9. Both the DWG and PDF files should have the same filename with different file extensions. Save and close your AutoCAD drawing file.

10. Upload both files to your Google Drive for evaluation.

11. Upload the PDF file to the Miro board for evaluation.

12. If you have any questions, email your instructor.