Week 1 – AutoCAD Fundamentals

Module 1: Introduction to AutoCAD

• Introduction to CAD
• Applications of AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Interface & Workspace
• Command Line
• Navigation & Zoom Tools
• Coordinate Systems
• Setting Drawing Units
• Drawing Limits
• Grid & Snap Settings
• Saving & Managing Drawings

Module 2: Basic Drawing Commands

• Line
• Polyline
• Circle
• Arc
• Rectangle
• Polygon
• Ellipse
• Spline
• Point
• Construction Line

Module 3: Modify Commands

• Move
• Copy
• Rotate
• Scale
• Mirror
• Offset
• Trim
• Extend
• Fillet
• Chamfer
• Stretch
• Break
• Join
• Explode
• Array

Week 1 Practical

Create basic technical drawings and simple architectural layouts.

Week 2 – Professional 2D Drafting

Module 4: Layers & Object Properties

• Creating Layers
• Layer Properties
• Layer Colors
• Line Types
• Line Weights
• Lock & Freeze Layers
• Object Properties
• Match Properties
• Layer Management

Module 5: Precision Drawing Tools

• Object Snap (OSNAP)
• Ortho Mode
• Polar Tracking
• Object Snap Tracking
• Dynamic Input
• Coordinates
• Absolute & Relative Coordinates
• Direct Distance Entry

Module 6: Text, Dimensions & Annotation

• Single-Line Text
• Multiline Text
• Text Styles
• Linear Dimensions
• Aligned Dimensions
• Angular Dimensions
• Radius & Diameter Dimensions
• Dimension Styles
• Leaders & Multileaders
• Annotation Basics

Module 7: Hatching & Blocks

• Hatch Patterns
• Gradient
• Hatch Editing
• Creating Blocks
• Inserting Blocks
• Editing Blocks
• Attributes Basics
• Design Center Basics

Week 2 Practical

Create a professionally dimensioned and annotated floor plan.

Week 3 – Architectural & Interior Drafting

Module 8: Architectural Floor Planning

• Understanding Floor Plans
• Drawing Walls
• Doors & Windows
• Columns
• Staircase Plans
• Room Layout
• Furniture Placement
• Kitchen Layout
• Bathroom Layout
• Space Planning Basics

Module 9: Elevations & Sections

• Understanding Elevations
• Creating Building Elevations
• Interior Elevations
• Section Drawings
• Levels & Heights
• Doors and Window Details
• Basic Construction Details

Module 10: Interior Design Drawings

• Furniture Layout Plan
• Flooring Layout
• False Ceiling Plan
• Electrical Layout Basics
• Lighting Layout
• Kitchen Drawings
• Wardrobe Drawings
• Interior Detail Drawings

Week 3 Practical

Prepare a complete residential floor plan with furniture, elevations, and sections.

Week 4 – Layout, Printing & Final Project

Module 11: Advanced Drafting Tools

• Advanced Blocks
• Dynamic Blocks – Introduction
• External References (XREF)
• Grouping Objects
• Purge
• Audit
• Drawing Cleanup
• File Management
• AutoCAD Templates

Module 12: Layout & Plotting

• Model Space vs Paper Space
• Creating Layouts
• Viewports
• Setting Drawing Scale
• Page Setup
• Plot Styles
• Line Weight for Printing
• Printing Drawings
• Exporting to PDF
• Preparing Professional Drawing Sheets

Module 13: Introduction to 3D

• Understanding 3D Workspace
• 3D Coordinate System
• Basic 3D Shapes
• Extrude
• Presspull
• Revolve
• Union, Subtract & Intersect
• Basic 3D Viewing
• Introduction to 3D Modeling Workflow

Final Project

Students will prepare a complete residential CAD drawing project, including:

• Floor Plan
• Furniture Layout
• Door & Window Details
• Kitchen Layout
• Bathroom Layout
• Flooring Plan
• Basic Electrical/Lighting Layout
• Elevations
• Section Drawing
• Dimensions & Annotations
• Hatching
• Professional Drawing Sheet
• Print-Ready PDF