ABOUT THE PROGRAM

AutoCAD Fundamentals, training will give individuals a great groundwork while you use the most powerful drafting software. By this course students will get to know the 2D tools in AutoCAD, thus create a proper foundation in the software.

WHY STUDY THE PROGRAM

Learning Outcomes

• To learn basic AutoCAD

ACCREDITATION

The course is approved by Capital and LCA UK; and the course provision is approved by the KHDA, Dubai Government

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The course covers elements from the following modules at an basic level:
Topic 1

• Creating Folders, Familiarizing Operating System
• Navigating the interface, File Handling Commands
• Setting up the workspace, Drawing Basic Shapes
• Commands – erase, undo, redo, function keys
• Setting up of drawing settings for 4 basic running Osnaps – end, mid, center,int
• Use of object Snap shortcut menu – node, insert, all
• Selection methods – single, window, crossing

Topic 2

• Editing using – fillet, trim, offset, break, join
• Command – circle, copy, move, extend, rotate, scale, chamfer
• Concept of Layers and properties – color, freeze, off, lock
• Assign object properties through layer –color, line, type, lineweight,matchprop,blocks,text.
• Draw Commands – polyline, arc, ellipse
• Modify Commands – mirror, fill, spline

Topic 3

• Creating and inserting of blocks, block library
• Using divide, measure, use of tool palette
• Adding dimensions, editing dimensions
• Adding Hatch in the plans
• Inquiry Commands – area, list, dist.

Topic 4

• Introducing furniture library, placing blocks
• Interior space plans – living room furniture layout plan
• Bedroom furniture layout plan
• Combined living and dining furniture, kitchen layout plan
• Children’s bedroom layout furniture plan
• Apartment furniture layout plan
• Plotting and Printing

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Top areas of employment include:

• Designer at Interior Design Firm
• Freelancer
• Entrepreneur

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Admission into the AutoCAD basic program is open to students of all nationalities with respect to the submission of the following requirements:

• Complete Application form with 3 color passport – photographs
• Clear passport copy or other photo identity copy
• Students must have a good command of spoken English

PROGRESSION

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AWARDS

28 National Design Awards

TESTIMONIALS