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Revit I: Introduction

ARCH-X400.09

Course Duration: 2.5 Weeks
Suggested Prerequisites: Good command of the Windows Environment | AutoCAD Experience
Quarters Offered: Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall

Revit I: Introduction provides a practical foundation in Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit, the industry-standard platform for architectural design and documentation.

Designed for architects, interior designers, engineers, and construction professionals, this course introduces you to the core tools and workflows used to create intelligent 3D building models that automatically generate coordinated plans, elevations, schedules, and construction drawings.

Course Details

Through guided, hands-on projects, you’ll learn how Revit connects building elements and information in a single model so that changes update across all views in real time. Starting from a project template, you’ll build a complete BIM model, develop floor plans and elevations, create 3D perspectives, and assemble professional drawing sheets. Along the way, you’ll explore best practices for modeling, documenting, and presenting your work efficiently.

Taught by an Autodesk Certified Instructor and working architectural professional, this online course combines video instruction, practice files, discussions, and regular feedback to support your learning. By the end of the course, you’ll understand how Revit streamlines collaboration and documentation—and you’ll have the confidence to apply BIM tools immediately in professional design and construction environments.

 

 

What You'll Learn

  • Explain core Revit concepts and how they support Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows
  • Navigate the Revit interface and apply essential modeling and documentation tools
  • Create a coordinated 3D building model including walls, floors, roofs, stairs, and curtain walls
  • Generate floor plans, elevations, 3D views, sheets, and schedules directly from the model
  • Produce clear, presentation-ready architectural drawings and PDF construction documents

Course Information

1.50 units
TBD
Notes:
  • This is an accredited course and is open to all adult learners that meet the prerequisites.
  • AutoCAD experience is preferred.
  • Students must be enrolled by 5pm PT, two days prior to the course start date, due to the enrollment process and the short duration of the course. Late enrollment is not available. 
  • This course is administered through the Virtual Design & Construction Institute's (VDCI) online portal: ucsdextension.matrixlms.com.
  • Students should expect 8 - 10 hours of study per week. 

Hardware, Software Requirement: 

  • Students should have a basic knowledge of computers including knowledge of how to download files. A PC with a supported, current version of Windows is required.
  • Autodesk Revit Software
    • Students enrolled in the CAD/BIM Certificate program will have free access to the student software. Proof of certificate enrollment is required (certificate verification PDF available through MyExtension).
    • Students enrolled in individual courses will not have free access and can sign up for a free trial or purchase the software.
    • Instructions for downloading Autodesk Revit software will be provided on the first day of class.
    • Access to course materials ends on the final day of class. 
    • This is an online, asychronous course. Instructor feedback is provided although there are no in-person meetings.

Textbook

  • No textbook is required but there may be recommended texts for additional study. 

Series

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This course applies to these programs

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Course sessions

Please contact the department at or unex-digital@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.