AutoCAD

What you'll learn

• Apply professional drafting standards in AutoCAD
• Create accurate dimensions and annotations
• Prepare layouts and print-ready technical drawings
• Understand paper space and viewport workflows
• Build basic 3D models using AutoCAD solid tools
• Produce complete technical drawing projects with PDF export

This course includes:

• 1 Final Technical Drawing Capstone Project
• 16 Hours Live Practical Classes
• Online / Onsite (Physical)
• Real-World Drafting Projects
• Layout & Printing Practice
• Certificate of Completion

Course Structure

Week 5 – Dimensioning, Annotation & Hatching

Topics

• Dimensioning tools:

• Linear
• Aligned
• Angular
• Radius
• Diameter
  • Dimension styles:
• Text size
• Arrowheads
• Precision settings
  • Multileaders and callouts
  • Hatching & gradients:
• Boundary hatch
• Hatch patterns

Hands-on Project

Project 1: Apartment Floor Plan

• Draw a small apartment layout
• Add dimensions professionally
• Hatch walls and floor areas
• Organize annotations clearly

Using:
• AutoCAD

Week 6 – Layouts, Viewports & Plotting

Topics

• Paper Space vs Model Space
• Creating layouts and viewports
• Title blocks and templates (.dwt)
• Plotting and printing setup:

• Scale
• Page setup
• Lineweights
  • Export formats:
• DWG
• PDF
• DWF

Hands-on Project

Project 2: Print-Ready Floor Plan

• Insert title block
• Create layout at 1:50 scale
• Configure printable sheets
• Export project as PDF

Week 7 – Introduction to 3D Modeling

Topics

• 3D workspace basics
• ViewCube and navigation tools
• UCS (User Coordinate System) basics
• Solid primitives:

• Box
• Cylinder
• Sphere
  • 3D operations:
• Extrude
• Revolve
• Subtract
• Union
  • Visual styles:
• Wireframe
• Shaded
• Realistic

Hands-on Project

Project 3: Mechanical Part Modeling

• Create a simple 3D bracket or pipe fitting
• Apply solid modeling operations
• Visualize model using rendering styles

Week 8 – Isometric Drawing & Final Project

Topics

• Isometric drafting setup
• Snap → Isometric mode
• Introduction to XREFs (External References)
• Drawing cleanup tools:

• Purge
• Audit
• Recover
  • File organization best practices
  • Revision of all technical drawing workflows

Capstone Project

Complete Technical Drawing Project

Project Options:

• Mechanical component drawing
• Civil/architectural layout
• Technical machine part
• Structural detail drawing

Required Deliverables:

• 2D technical views
• Proper dimensions and annotations
• Organized layouts and title blocks
• PDF export
• Basic 3D visualization

Requirements

• Basic AutoCAD drafting knowledge required
• Laptop/PC recommended

Description

This course focuses on professional technical drafting workflows using AutoCAD. Students will learn dimensioning standards, layout preparation, plotting, and introductory 3D modeling techniques used in engineering, architecture, and manufacturing industries.

By the end of this program, learners will be able to create complete production-ready technical drawings with professional presentation standards.

Why Choose This Course?

• Real-world drafting and layout workflow
• Industry-standard technical drawing practices
• Introduction to both 2D and 3D workflows
• Hands-on projects and capstone experience

Activities During Class

• Creating detailed technical drawings
• Preparing layouts for printing
• Applying hatching and annotation standards
• Building basic 3D models
• Exporting production-ready PDF drawings

Who Is This Course For?

• AutoCAD beginners progressing to technical drafting
• Engineering and architecture students
• Mechanical and civil drafting learners
• CAD operators and technical designers

Course Highlights

• Professional Dimensioning
• Hatching & Annotation
• Layouts & Viewports
• Printing & PDF Export
• AutoCAD 3D Basics
• Technical Drawing Standards

📐 Final Outcome

Students will be able to:
• Create professional technical drawings
• Apply industry-standard dimensions and layouts
• Prepare print-ready CAD sheets
• Build basic 3D models in AutoCAD
• Organize and clean CAD projects properly
• Export professional engineering and architectural drawings