Entourage Objects

Description

The purpose of this assignment is to use AutoCAD to complete an architecturally-related drawing. Trees are commonly referred to as entourage in architectural drawings. You will learn how to draw trees in plan and elevation.

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 Arch170 Entourage.dwg (depending on your settings, you may not see the file extension).
For example, the student Maya Lin would name her file MLin Arch 170 Entourage.dwg. Make sure to use your first initial and last name.

3. Format the units as shown in the image. Click OK.

4. Set the Object Snaps (OSNAPS) to Endpoint, Midpoint, and Intersection and be ready to change as needed.

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

6. You will need to complete the remaining entourage elevations on your own to demonstrate your learning. Once complete, print an 8.5” x 11” PDF file to an appropriate architectural.

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

8. Upload both files to your Google Drive for evaluation. Upload the PDF file to the Miro board for evaluation.

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