Futures: Revit Architecture I - Introduction to Revit for High Schoolers
ARCH-90005
Learn to use Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Revit
This course is designed for high school students interested in becoming architects, interior designers, engineers, and others involved in the construction industry. High school students participating in this course will receive an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Revit Architecture. The course examines how Revit users design 3D models that simultaneously document the project in schedules and 2D architectural drawings.
What You Will Learn
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- Describe primary Revit concepts and how they relate to Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Explore the Revit User-Interface
- Design a 3D building model to explain how information is inter-related
- Determine the appropriate workflow to complete tasks within Revit
- Develop a project which includes floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, curtain walls, and roof design
- Strengthen 3D modeling and 2D documentation skills
- Create presentation level architectural graphics
- Catalog building information using schedules
Course Information
Course sessions
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- Early enrollment advised
- No UCSD parking permit required
- No visitors permitted
- Pre-enrollment required
- No refunds after: 12/27/2024
Schedule:
Instructor:
David Sellers
David Sellers received his Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Penn State University and is the Curriculum Manager at Virtual Design and Construction Institute. At VDCI, David works extensively with Autodesk software, and has 10+ years working with AutoCAD. In addition to teaching with UCSD, David is also regularly teaching at VDCI and Makerplace, a local maker space in San Deigo. David is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and is actively working with NCARB to receive his Architectural License in California.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- Early enrollment advised
- No UCSD parking permit required
- No visitors permitted
- Pre-enrollment required
- No refunds after: 3/21/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
David Sellers
David Sellers received his Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Penn State University and is the Curriculum Manager at Virtual Design and Construction Institute. At VDCI, David works extensively with Autodesk software, and has 10+ years working with AutoCAD. In addition to teaching with UCSD, David is also regularly teaching at VDCI and Makerplace, a local maker space in San Deigo. David is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and is actively working with NCARB to receive his Architectural License in California.