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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9/17/2021 - 10/4/2021

$495

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  159585

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  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.

• 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:

  No information available at this time.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $470 ($495 if enrolled after 8/30/2021).
  No refunds after: 9/21/2021.
  

• 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:

  9/17/2021 - 10/4/2021
  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.