Course Description: This  course is designed for students and aspiring architects eager to learn the foundational skills of AutoCAD for architectural design. The course introduces the essential tools and techniques used to draft 2D architectural drawings, such as site plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections.   Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD for Architecture

• Exploring AutoCAD’s Interface & Toolsets

• Navigating the Workspace and Model Space

Module 2: Drafting Basics & Drawing Tools

• Drawing Lines, Polylines, Arcs, and Circles

• Drafting with Precision and Best Practices

Module 3: Constructing 2D Floor Plans

• Drawing Walls, Openings, Doors, and Windows

• Layer Management for Architectural Elements

• Using Line Types and Weights for Clarity

Module 4: Site Plans & Space Planning

• Plotting Room Layouts and Circulation Paths

• Importing and Placing Title Blocks

Module 5: Developing Elevations

• Drafting Exterior Elevations with Windows, Doors, and Rooflines

• Organizing Layers for Elevation Drawings

• Using Trim, Extend, Offset, Array, and Mirror Commands
• Applying Hatch Patterns for Walls, Floors, and Surfaces
• Printing and Exporting Drawings to PDF or for Plotting