AutoCAD I: Introduction

Gain valuable experience with AutoCAD commands and menu systems. Learn two-dimensional drawing commands, dimensioning, layering systems, and drafting techniques. By the end of this AutoCAD training course, students will have gained experience developing and assembling a construction document, including plotting, creating drafting symbols, fixtures and a floor plan.

Note: Students must be officially enrolled by and attend the first session. Please arrive early for the first class meeting to set up onsite workstations. Prerequisite: good command of the Windows environment. Same textbook will be used throughout all AutoCAD courses.

Course Number: ARCH-40001
Credit: 2.50 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: CAD/BIM

+ Expand All

1/6/2020 - 1/22/2020

$470

Online

Add To Cart

• SECTION ID:

  144713

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online, Web-based instruction

• INSTRUCTOR:

  O'Malley, John, Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI)

  John has many years of experience using Revit and AutoCAD in the professional architectural office, working on commercial, government and residential projects – pushing Revit to the limits. John graduated from VDCI in 2010. He has served as an onsite TA for many years and teaches many of our online AutoCAD courses. An avid bicycler, John enjoys travelling and experiencing the great outdoors all around the world.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Whitley, T. Alva, Principal at Whitley Consulting Group; CAD/BIM instructor for 20+ years

  Al Whitley is a principal at Whitley Consulting Group, an architectural practice which provides specialized CAD and BIM support for commercial, government, hospital and biotech projects. Whitley and his staff have received numerous awards for their work on project efficiency optimization, project documentation and computer visualization. Whitley has been an instructor at UC San Diego Extension for over 25 years and developed the CAD/BIM specialized certificate program. He is also the principal at cadteacher | Virtual Design & Construction Institute, www.vdci.edu a student-centric online learning environment. Whitley holds an MBA in information systems from San Diego State University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the College of William & Mary....Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 1st
  by George Omura, Brian C. Benton
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781119386797

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 1/9/2020.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $470 ($495 if enrolled after 12/9/2019).
  

• NOTE:

  This is an online course; all class sessions are taught online. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You will have access to your online 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 in the LOCATION section.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  1/6/2020 - 1/22/2020
  ucsdextension.blackboard.com
  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.