COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING I

Catalog description

This is an introductory course in the use of AutoCAD computer -aided drafting software. Students will learn the advantages and disadvantages of using computer graphics, as well as fundamental capabilities of AutoCAD such as how to draw and edit entities (lines, circles, arcs, etc.). In addition, the students will learn more advanced concepts such as how to work with layers and how to write text and dimension drawings. The course concludes with a final project that consists of drawing the floor plan, sections, and elevations of a two -bedroom residence.