AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Intermediate Evening Course for Architects & Interior Designers

London Software Training

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This AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Intermediate 5 Week Evening Course is ideal for students who are completely new to the software or who have some limited knowledge about it. We'll have you drawing plans within the first hour of your class, whatever your ability. You'll grasp the foundations of AutoCAD before moving onto more in-depth lessons which will bring you to grips with the ins and outs of the software. If you prefer, we can tailor your AutoCAD learning experience to your needs and desired outcomes.

You’ll spend the first evening covering the basics like user interface and terminology before moving into a wide range of lessons that will aid you in your understanding of AutoCAD and its creative processes. The course will guide you through an introduction to drawing, editing, drawing aids, layers, text, and dimensions. You will also work through drawing exercises and plotting. By the end of the course, you will be able to create your own simple drawings, whether it be for architectural, interior, engineering, events, furniture or product design.

AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Intermediate 5 Week Evening Course Outline:

Workspace

• Navigating the working environment
• Working with files
• Displaying objects

Creating basic drawings

• Inputting data
• Creating basic objects
• Using object snaps
• Using Polar Tracking and PolarSnap
• Using object snap tracking
• Working with units

Manipulating objects

• Selecting objects in the drawing
• Changing an object’s position
• Creating new objects from existing objects
• Changing the angle of an object’s position
• Creating a mirror image of existing objects
• Creating object patterns
• Changing an object’s size

Drawing organisation and inquiry commands

• Using layers
• Changing object properties
• Matching object properties
• Using the properties palette
• Using linetypes
• Using inquiry commands

Altering objects

• Trimming and extending objects to defined boundaries
• Creating parallel and offset geometry
• Joining objects
• Breaking an object into two objects
• Applying a radius corner to two objects
• Creating an angled corner between two objects
• Changing part of an object’s shape

Layouts and viewports

• Using layouts
• Creating layouts
• Modifying layouts and using page setups
• Using Viewports
• Creating layout viewports
• Working with layout viewports
• Controlling object visibility in layout viewports

Annotating a drawing

• Creating multi-line text
• Creating single-line text
• Using text styles
• Editing text

Dimensioning

• Creating dimensions
• Using dimension styles
• Editing dimensions
• Using multileader

Hatching objects

• Hatching objects
• Editing hatch objects

Working with reusable content

• Using blocks
• Working with DesignCenter
• Using tool palettes

Creating additional drawing objects

• Working with polylines
• Creating splines
• Creating ellipses
• Using tables

Plotting your drawings

• Using page setups
• Working with plotter configuration files
• Creating and applying
• Plotting drawings
• Plot style tables
• Publishing drawings

Creating drawing templates

• Using drawing templates

Please note that course delivery is available as either in-class (£495) or live online (£395).

What our students say about this AutoCAD course:

Bethanie - I could not recommend the AutoCAD 2D course more highly! I hoped to get a basic understanding of CAD software to start building on. At first, I was apprehensive because I was starting from ground zero with no CAD experience, but the tutor Jenny made everything clear and built on each skill we learned to make the progression seem effortless. Leaving I felt comfortable using the Auto CAD software and can happily work out other CAD software from the knowledge gained here with some time.

Zach - Highly recommend London Software Training! The class I took really helped me build my confidence with AutoCAD and it taught me so much. Our teacher was extremely knowledgeable and helped me a lot to understand AutoCAD as a programme and he took the time to develop each member of the class at their own pace. 5 stars for this place, it's a great investment!

Hollie - A great course that's armed me with all the skills and confidence to get started on CAD. Looking forward to booking on to the next phase!

This AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Intermediate course will take complete beginners to confident AutoCAD users in five weeks, with a range of in-depth and practical lessons for those looking to produce 2D plans and elevations using the software. Whether you're looking to further your career, use AutoCAD in your existing role, or are looking for a new and exciting creative avenue, this course is for you. Once you've completed this course, you could join our AutoCAD 2D Intermediate to Advanced Course and take your new skills to the next level.

No previous experience of Autodesk AutoCAD 2D is required, just a keenness to learn!

Autodesk AutoCAD 2D course opens up many opportunities within various industries, we offer guidance on CV and portfolio building as part of the course. For example as a Interior Designer (average annual salary £52,500). You may also want to look at London Software Training’s Career Development Packages to develop your creative opportunities.

• Interior Design
• Architecture
• Events Planning