Revit I: Introduction

Designed for architects, interior designers, engineers, and others involved in the construction industry seeking an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Revit Architecture, this course examines how to design 3D models that simultaneously document the project in schedules and 2D architectural drawings.

Topics include starting a project, modifying elements, and presenting models.  By the conclusion of this Revit training course, students will have built a BIM project from scratch and present multiple views of the model on an architectural sheet.

Quarters Offered: Every quarter (online)
Course Fee: $495
Prerequisite: AutoCAD experience is preferred, and a good command of the Windows environment.
Software: Autodesk Revit (instructions will be provided on first day of class).

Please Note:
- Students must be enrolled before the course start date, due to the fast-paced schedule of this course. 
- This course is administered through the Virtual Design & Construction Institute's (VDCI) online portal: learn.vdci.edu. 
- The same textbook will be used throughout all Revit courses.

Next Course: The next course in the series is Revit II.
For more Information: please email ahl@ucsd.edu.
 

Course Number: ARCH-40009
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: CAD/BIM

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6/25/2021 - 7/12/2021

$495

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  157467

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Wilson, Michael, A Senior Job Captain at a mid-size architectural firm and teaches at CADTeacher

  Michael Wilson teaches Revit I , Revit II , and Revit III for the CAD/BIM certificate program. Michael is a senior job captain at a mid-size architectural firm. He has expansive knowledge of current design and visualization computer software in Revit, AutoCAD 2D and 3D, 3DSMax, and the Adobe Creative Suite. He currently teaches at CADTeacher.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Sellers, David, 5+ years of teaching and training individuals, company groups and college classes in AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SketchUp and other software.

  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.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED
  

  No textbook required.

  
  SUGGESTED

  Mastering Autodesk Revit 2020 2020
  by Lance Kirby, Marcus Kim, Robert Yori
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781119570127

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 6/29/2021.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $470 ($495 if enrolled after 5/24/2021).
  

• NOTE:

  This is an Online Asynchronous course. All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates. You will have access to your 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. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  6/25/2021 - 7/12/2021
  learn.vdci.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.