About Course
This course covers both 2D and 3D design using AutoCAD. It introduces essential tools, drawing techniques, and more advanced topics such as 3D modeling, architectural design, and rendering. You'll learn how to create accurate floor plans, elevation drawings, 3D models, and how to prepare your designs for printing and plotting.
Learn 2D and 3D design techniques using AutoCAD to create architectural plans, models, and renderings.
Requirements
- ✓Basic knowledge of drawing and design concepts.
- ✓A computer with AutoCAD installed.
- ✓Willingness to learn 2D and 3D design techniques in AutoCAD.
Course Curriculum
Section 1: Introduction to AutoCAD
1. Overview of AutoCAD
Assessment Exercise - 01
Section 2: Essential Tools
2. Using Snapping, Grid, and Ortho Modes
3. Polar Tracking and Object Snaps Explained
4. Setting Units in AutoCAD
5. Workspace Overview and Customization
Assessment Exercise - 02
Section 3: Draw Panel - Part 1
6. Line Command Basics
7. Using the Polyline Command
8. Working with Spline and Ray Commands
9. Understanding XLine and Ray Commands
10. Drawing Circles
11. Using the Arc Command
Assessment Exercise - 03
Section 4: Draw Panel - Part 2
12. Drawing Rectangles
13. Polygon Command Usage
14. Ellipse Command Basics
15. Applying the Hatch Command
16. Using Gradient Fills
Assessment Exercise - 04
Section 5: Draw Panel - Part 3
17. Boundary Command Explained
18. Point Command Usage
19. Divide Command Tutorial
20. Measure Command Explained
21. Region Command Basics
22. Wipeout Command Usage
Assessment Exercise - 05
Section 6: Draw Panel - Part 4
23. Creating 3D Polylines
24. Helix Command Overview
25. Donut Command Usage
26. Revision Cloud Command Explained
Assessment Exercise - 06
Section 7: Modify Panel - Part 1
27. Move Command Basics
28. Using the Copy Command
29. Stretch Command Explained
30. Rotate Command Usage
31. Mirror Command Basics
32. Scale Command Explained
33. Trim Command Usage
34. Extend Command Explained
Assessment Exercise - 07
Section 8: Modify Panel - Part 2
35. Fillet Command Tutorial
36. Chamfer Command Explained
37. Blend Command Usage
38. Rectangular Array Command
39. Path Array Command
40. Polar Array Command
Assessment Exercise - 08
Section 9: Modify Panel - Part 3
41. Erase Command Basics
42. Explode Command Usage
43. Offset Command Explained
44. Lengthen Command Tutorial
45. Break Command Usage
46. Break at Point Command
47. Join Command Explained
Assessment Exercise - 09
Section 10: Drawing Annotation
48. MText Command Basics
49. Text Command Usage
50. Applying Dimension Commands
51. Leader Command Tutorial
52. Creating Tables
Assessment Exercise - 10
Section 11: Layers and Blocks
53. Managing Layers
54. Creating and Using Blocks
Assessment Exercise - 11
Section 12: Properties and Grouping
55. Using Properties Command
56. Match Properties Command Explained
57. Grouping Objects
Assessment Exercise - 12
Section 13: AutoCAD Options and Settings
58. Configuring AutoCAD Options
59. Window and Crossing Selection Techniques
60. Saving Drawing Files
Assessment Exercise - 13
Section 14: Architectural Design - Part 1
61. House Plan Introduction Part 1
62. House Plan Introduction Part 2
63. Creating a Location Plan
64. Ground Floor Plan Part 1
Assessment Exercise - 14
Section 15: Architectural Design - Part 2
65. Ground Floor Plan Part 2
66. Ground Floor Plan Part 3
67. Ground Floor Plan Part 4
68. Door Placement on Ground Floor
Assessment Exercise - 15
Section 16: Architectural Design - Part 3
69. Window Placement on Ground Floor
70. First Floor Plan Part 1
71. First Floor Plan Part 2
72. Doors and Windows on First Floor
Assessment Exercise - 16
Section 17: Architectural Design - Part 4
73. Creating Mumty Floor Plan
74. Adding Annotations and Dimensions
75. Inserting Blocks in House Plan
Assessment Exercise - 17
Section 18: Architectural Design - Part 5
76. Creating Elevations
77. Creating Sections
Assessment Exercise - 18
Section 19: Architectural Design - Part 6
78. Finalizing Submission Drawing Components
79. Continued Finalization of Submission Drawings
80. Creating Foundation Plan
81. Printing and Plotting Setup
Assessment Exercise - 19
Section 20: 3D Modeling - Part 1
82. Introduction to 3D Modeling
83. Modeling Walls in 3D
84. Placing Doors and Windows in 3D
85. Designing Roof and Floor
Assessment Exercise - 20
Section 21: 3D Modeling - Part 2
86. Finalizing 3D House View
87. Applying Materials in 3D
88. Rendering 3D Views
Assessment Exercise - 21
Section 22: Final Exam
Final Exam
What You Will Learn
- ✓Gain proficiency in AutoCAD tools for both 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
- ✓Learn to create and edit shapes, lines, and objects efficiently within AutoCAD.
- ✓Understand how to develop precise floor plans and architectural layouts.
- ✓Work with 3D models by applying textures and performing realistic rendering.
- ✓Become skilled in AutoCAD’s 3D modeling features for designing walls, doors, and windows.
- ✓Learn to export your designs and prepare them for printing and real-world use.