Revit Architecture Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Revit Architecture

• Understanding Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Overview of Revit interface and tools
• Starting a new project: templates, units, and levels
• Navigating views: plans, elevations, sections, and 3D

Module 2: Basic Modelling Tools

• Creating and modifying walls, floors, and roofs
• Adding doors, windows, and curtain walls
• Using grids and levels to organize projects

Module 3: Structural Elements

• Adding structural columns and beams
• Understanding load-bearing components
• Modeling foundation elements

Module 4: Families and Components

• Working with system families (walls, roofs, floors)
• Loading and placing component families (furniture, fixtures)
• Creating and customizing family types

Module 5: Annotations and Drafting

• Adding text, dimensions, and tags
• Using callouts and keynotes for detailed drawings
• Drafting tools for custom details

Module 6: Views and Visualization

• Managing views: duplicating, scaling, and creating templates
• Exploring 3D views and perspectives
• Applying materials and textures
• Basic rendering techniques

Module 7: Schedules and Documentation

• Creating schedules for doors, windows, and materials
• Customizing schedule layouts and parameters
• Generating quantity take-offs

Module 8: Sheets and Printing

• Setting up sheets and layouts for presentation
• Adding title blocks and annotations
• Exporting to PDF and plotting drawings

Module 9: Site Design

• Creating topography and site plans
• Adding building pads, parking lots, and landscaping elements
• Working with site analysis tools

Module 10: Collaboration and Worksharing

• Linking CAD and Revit models
• Introduction to Worksets for team collaboration
• Using BIM 360 for cloud-based workflows

Module 11: Advanced Features

• Phases: managing renovation and construction timelines
• Design options: exploring multiple design scenarios
• Customizing project settings and shortcuts

Module 12: Real-World Project

• Design a residential or commercial building
• Apply all learned tools in a complete workflow
• Prepare project documentation for presentation

Module 13: Certification Preparation

• Tips for the Autodesk Revit Architecture Certification exam
• Building a portfolio with project examples