Professional Certificate in Advanced 2D AutoCAD with SketchUp

Program Overview

This Professional Certificate in Advanced 2D AutoCAD with SketchUp from Griffith College enhances architectural drawing skills using 2D CAD and 3D modeling techniques. The program provides a foundation for further education or career advancement in design and technical fields.

Program Outline

Professional Certificate in Advanced 2D AutoCAD with SketchUp at Griffith College

Degree Overview:

This professional certificate course focuses on developing advanced skills in architectural drawing techniques using 2D CAD and building 3D models using 3D CAD. It enables students to produce professional drawings of medium complexity, prepare drawings for output, and learn principles of 3D modelling techniques using 3D CAD. The program equips participants with the ability to:

• Apply advanced commands and routines in 2D AutoCAD
• Edit drawings of medium complexity
• Prepare drawings for output
• Utilize 3D CAD for 3D modelling
• Develop advanced architectural drawing skills

Outline:

Course Content:

• Advanced 2D CAD
• SketchUp

Advanced 2D CAD:

• Review Project Setup
• Review Plans, sections, elevations and stairs
• Roofs
• Construction detail and show within building (1:100) expanded in context (1:20) and in detail (1:5)
• Adding detail and Depth to 2D drawings
• Import 2D CAD Plans to Bit map Graphics software for rendering

SketchUp:

• Adding detail and Depth to 2D drawings
• Import 2D CAD Plans to Bit map Graphics software for rendering
• Interface and Navigation
• Line and Shape Tools
• 3D Line Drawing vs Push Pull
• Inferences
• Groups and Components
• Creating a bespoke SketchUp Furniture Model
• Create and Animate Exploded Axonemetric
• Complex Components
• Windows
• Pitch, Barrell, Atrium Roofs Windows
• Creating bespoke Style Settings
• Materials and Scenes Windows
• Sections
• Dimensions Labels and Text
• SketchUp 3D’s

Careers:

Graduates may use this program as a foundation for further education or career advancement in fields related to architectural drawing, 3D modelling, and CAD.

Progression:

Program graduates may consider progressing onto the BA in Interior Architecture & Design course at Griffith College and may be eligible for exemptions.

Other:

• The course is delivered through AutoCAD for Windows.
• Learners are advised to have access to a PC or laptop with a Microsoft Windows operating system on which they can install a student copy of AutoCAD, which will be provided to all participants.
• The course runs on a part-time basis over a 12-week period.
• One evening session per week from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
• Course dates available in the context provided.

Conclusion:

The Professional Certificate in Advanced 2D AutoCAD with SketchUp at Griffith College can equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in various design and technical fields. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and flexible learning format, this program provides a valuable opportunity for professional development and career advancement.