Course Overview:

Course Title: AutoCAD Masterclass

Course Duration: 12 Weeks

Course Description: This comprehensive three-month course is designed for individuals who want to master AutoCAD, the industry-standard computer-aided design (CAD) software. Participants will learn the essential skills and techniques needed to create precise and detailed 2D and 3D designs. Through hands-on projects, real-world applications, and detailed tutorials, participants will gain proficiency in using AutoCAD for various engineering and design purposes.

Detailed Course Outline:

Weeks 1-2: Introduction to AutoCAD

Introduction to AutoCAD Interface

• Overview of AutoCAD workspace
• Basic navigation and customization

Creating Basic 2D Geometry

• Drawing lines, circles, and rectangles
• Basic editing commands

Weeks 3-4: Advanced 2D Drafting

Advanced Drawing Commands

• Polylines, arcs, and splines
• Hatching and gradients

Dimensioning and Annotations

• Adding dimensions to drawings
• Text and annotations

Weeks 5-6: Introduction to 3D Modeling

Introduction to 3D Basics

• 3D workspace and viewing
• Creating and editing 3D objects

Advanced 3D Modeling

• Extrusion, lofting, and sweeping
• Boolean operations in 3D

Weeks 7-8: Layouts and Printing

Creating Layouts and Viewports

• Setting up sheets for plotting
• Managing layouts and viewports

Printing and Plotting

• Printing to scale
• Plotting drawings for presentation

Weeks 9-10: Advanced Topics

Parametric Design

• Introduction to parametric constraints
• Creating intelligent drawings

Customization and Advanced Settings

• Customizing AutoCAD settings
• Advanced commands and tools

Weeks 11-12: Project Work and Final Presentations

Real-world Projects

• Applying AutoCAD skills to real projects
• Project-based learning and feedback

Portfolio Development

• Creating a portfolio showcasing AutoCAD designs
• Final presentations and feedback

Bonus Sessions (Optional):

Bonus 1: AutoCAD Electrical Basics

• Introduction to AutoCAD for electrical design

Bonus 2: AutoCAD Civil 3D Basics

• Overview of civil engineering applications in AutoCAD

Evaluation and Assessment:

• Quizzes, hands-on assignments, and a final project will be used to assess participants' understanding and application of AutoCAD skills.