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|Course Overview|
The AutoCAD Short Course: Master the Basics of Computer-Aided Design is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to 2D drafting and design using AutoCAD. Over the span of six weeks, this course will cover essential tools, techniques, and best practices to help you create accurate and professional 2D drawings. By the end of this course, you will have the skills needed to produce detailed layout plans, effectively manage design projects, and apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios, particularly in residential design.
Learning Objectives
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Familiarize yourself with the layout, tools, and functionalities of the AutoCAD environment.
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Learn and practice essential 2D drawing commands to create precise and complex designs.
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Modify and refine your drawings using a variety of editing tools to achieve desired results.
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Apply your skills to develop comprehensive 2D layout plans, with a focus on residential design projects.
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Organize your drawings using layers, and enhance clarity with text, dimensions, and hatching.
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Learn best practices for file management, project presentation, and client communication.
6-Day Course Contents / Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to AutoCAD
- Overview of AutoCAD: Introduction to the course, understanding the importance and applications of AutoCAD.
- User Interface and Navigation: Familiarize yourself with the AutoCAD interface, toolbars, command line, and basic navigation techniques.
- Basic Commands: Learn fundamental commands such as LINE, CIRCLE, ERASE, and UNDO.
- First Drawing: Create your first simple drawing and practice basic commands.
Day 2: Basic Drawing Techniques
- Drawing Precision: Use grid, snap, and object snap.
- Drawing Tools: Explore RECTANGLE, POLYGON, ARC, ELLIPSE.
- Editing Tools: Modify drawings with MOVE, COPY, ROTATE, SCALE, STRETCH.
- Practical Assignment: Create a simple 2D drawing.
Day 3: Advanced Drawing Tools
- Layers and Line Types: Manage layers and set line types/colors.
- Blocks and References: Create and use blocks, manage external references (Xrefs).
- Annotation Tools: Explore text, dimensions, leaders, hatching.
- Practical Assignment: Apply layers, blocks, and annotations.
Day 4: Residential Project - 2D Layout Plan
- Project Overview: Understand project requirements.
- Drawing the Floor Plan: Create a 2D layout of a residential building.
- Adding Details: Include furniture, fixtures, and fittings.
- Dimensioning and Annotations: Add dimensions and labels.
- Practical Assignment: Complete the 2D layout plan.
Day 5: Practical Applications and Project Work
- Applying Skills: Work on a comprehensive project.
- Real-World Scenarios: Simulate professional tasks.
- File Management: Best practices for file organization.
- Practical Assignment: Complete and present your project.
Day 6: Review, Final Project, and Certification
- Review and Q&A: Recap and address questions.
- Final Project: Work on a comprehensive final project.
- Feedback and Improvement: Receive and apply feedback.
- Certification: Submit project for assessment and receive certificate.
- Career Guidance: Tips for leveraging skills in the job market.
Course Fee
6-Days Short Course
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Beginners with no prior experience in AutoCAD.
- Interior designers, architects, and engineers looking to enhance their 2D drafting skills.
- Students and professionals seeking to improve their technical drawing capabilities for residential design projects.
|Conclusion|
This course is structured to ensure a gradual and thorough understanding of 2D drafting in AutoCAD, culminating in the ability to produce detailed and professional residential layout plans. Participants will leave with the confidence and skills to apply their knowledge in practical, real-world situations.
