About this course
Since the early 1980s, AutoCAD has pretty-much defined the use of computers in drafting, architecture, landscaping and interior design. While there are strong competitors around today, the program has stood the test of time and still remains the most comprehensive of the currently available options on the market.
In this essentials course, we take you from simple shape drawing, through to sophisticated understanding of the 2D co-ordinate system and introduce a wide range of concepts that must be understood before proceeding to further learning. AutoCAD is a large program and there is much to cover but this course focuses on those parts of the application which appear in the LT version, omitting higher level functions such as 3D modelling which we cover adequately in our masterclasses.
What you will learn
The course starts with a comprehensive introduction to AutoCAD's complex workspace before introducing the basics of object drawing and manipulation and the use of AutoCAD's extensive tool kit and drawing tools.
We'll then look at the concept of the Cartesian plane and the placing, modifying and locating of objects within that space, while understanding how this relates to the physical manifestation of objects off the plan and in the building site or design space.
The course will also cover the co-ordinate system, advanced selection of objects, dimensioning and the use of images in planning and modelling before completing the workflow out to printer, plotter or PDF.
The course finishes up by looking at various working examples and any specific projects that the tutor may be involved in or have access to.