Program Overview

Digital Presentation III: AutoCAD

This course covers the basic AutoCAD commands used to create and edit 2-D CAD drawings.

Course Details

• Course Code: ARCH X 468.5A
• Duration: As few as 10 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Online, Live Online
• Cost: Starting at $995.00

What You Can Learn

Understand drawing setup, layer control, and dimensioning. Master display commands, attributes, and paperspace/modelspace. Learn methods for importing and exporting files between SketchUp and AutoCAD.

About This Course

This course covers the basic AutoCAD commands used to create and edit 2D CAD drawings, as well as drawing setup, layer control, dimensioning, symbol libraries, display commands, external references, attributes, paperspace/modelspace, and methods for importing and exporting files between SketchUp and AutoCAD. Students prepare a basic set of construction documents that include floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.

Prerequisites

• Required Course: ARCH X 468.20 Digital Presentation I: Photoshop/Illustrator
• Software Requirement: The most recent version of AutoCAD. A student version of the AutoDesk software is provided for free upon proof of student status.

Schedule

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: April 1 - June 3
• Time: Wednesday 2:30PM - 6:00PM PT
• Instructor: Luis de Moraes
• Format: Live Online
• Fee: $995.00

Wait List

• Date: April 2 - June 11
• Instructor: Shane Bartley
• Format: Online
• Fee: $995.00

Notes

• Attendance at the first class is mandatory.
• Enrollment is limited; early enrollment is advised.
• All CAD courses assume knowledge of drafting principles and basic PC (Windows) computer skills.
• Advanced CAD courses assume knowledge of the application as defined in the introductory course.
• All computer courses are taught on a Windows platform in computer labs. Mac users may download Mac-compatible versions of AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp/SketchUp Pro, and Podium for laptop or home use, but will be responsible for learning mouse clicks or keystroke conversion independently.

Course Requirements

• Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
• AutoCAD (either the student edition or full version is acceptable).

Deadline

Refunds are only available from February 02, 2026, to April 12, 2026.

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