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.

Prerequisite: Good command of the Windows environment.
Software: Autodesk AutoCAD (instructions will be provided on first day of class).

Please Note:
- Students must be enrolled before the course start date. 
- This course is administered through the Virtual Design & Construction Institute's (VDCI) online portal: learn.vdci.edu. 
- The same textbook will be used throughout all AutoCAD courses.
 

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

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6/25/2021 - 7/12/2021

$495

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  157464

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates.

• 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 for the CAD/BIM certificate program. An avid bicycler, John enjoys travelling and experiencing the great outdoors all around the world.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Sellers, David, 5+ years of teaching and training individuals, company groups and college classes in AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SketchUp and other software.

  David Sellers received his Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Penn State University and is the Curriculum Manager at Virtual Design and Construction Institute. At VDCI, David works extensively with Autodesk software, and has 10+ years working with AutoCAD. In addition to teaching with UCSD, David is also regularly teaching at VDCI and Makerplace, a local maker space in San Deigo. David is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and is actively working with NCARB to receive his Architectural License in California.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED
  

  No textbook required.

  
  SUGGESTED

  Mastering AutoCAD 2019 and AutoCAD LT 2019 1st
  by George Omura, Brian Benton
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781119495000

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 6/29/2021.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $470 ($495 if enrolled after 5/24/2021).
  

• NOTE:

  This is an Online Asynchronous course. All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates. You will have access to your 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 under Online Provider.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  6/25/2021 - 7/12/2021
  learn.vdci.edu
  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.