Professional Certificate in 2D AutoCAD with Architectural Drafting

Program Overview

This part-time program in Architectural Drafting and 2D CAD provides students with the skills to produce and edit medium-complexity architectural drawings using AutoCAD. It covers techniques such as architectural drawing, 3D drawing, perspective drawings, and 2D CAD. The program is designed as a foundation for students seeking workplace advancement or further studies in advanced 2D AutoCAD and SketchUp.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Content:
• Architectural Drafting (using pencil and ink)
• Drawing equipment
• Scale
• Architectural drawing techniques
• Line weights and line types
• Architectural drawings (A series of two-dimensional architectural drawings: plans, elevations, sections denoting materials, finishes and textures – Pencil on A2 Cartridge paper)
• 3-D Architectural drawing techniques (Axonometric View – Pencil on Cartridge paper)
• 3-D Architectural drawing techniques (Isometric View – Pencil on Cartridge paper)
• Perspective drawings
• Survey – measurement and drawings
• Visual presentation of Architectural design and Written presentation of Architectural design
• 2D CAD
• Introduction to Cad Environment and Default Settings
• Panning, Zooming and Crossing windows
• Simple Geometry
• Paper / Model Space/ Introduction to Printing
• Plans, sections and elevations
• Snapping and Coordinates
• Fillet and Chamfer
• Moving and Scaling
• Blocks
• Text and Dimensions
• Hatching
• Line weights and Plot styles
• Layouts and drawing conventions
• Scale and Viewports
• Stairs

Other:

• Software used: AutoCAD
• Duration: 2 Saturdays and 8 weeks
• Mode: Part-Time
• Campus: Dublin Main Campus
• Intake Dates:
• Dublin - Part-Time - October 2024
• Dublin - Part-Time - February 2025
• This course focuses on the development of professional skills in 2D drawing using AutoCAD.
• It is not aligned with the national framework but draws from Griffith College's QQI-validated programmes.
• Students will learn the necessary techniques to produce and edit drawings of medium complexity and prepare drawings for output.
• This course is a perfect foundation for students who wish to progress in the workplace.
• Option to further your studies by progressing onto the Professional Certificate in Advanced 2D AutoCAD with SketchUp course.
• Contact professionalacademy@griffith.ie
• Call 01 415 0429