DRCG 1130 - Introduction to 2D & 3D AutoCAD

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify the components of the AutoCAD interface.
2. Demonstrate the use of the keyboard and mouse commands.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will implement proper file management within AutoCAD.

Objectives:

1. Identify proper file management within AutoCAD
2. Create file folders in a specific local and online storage space. 
3. Import and export drawing files.
4. Demonstrate the use of save and save as and how they pertain to AutoCAD.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will create a workflow in AutoCAD.

Objectives:

1. Define the digital language of commands associated with 2D and 3D AutoCAD.
2. Recognize the options for each selected command.
3. Recognize the overrides for each selected command.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will use commands to create 2D and 3D digital drawings.

Objectives:

1. Modify existing drawings using selected commands.
2. Create 2D drawings from a default template.
3. Create 3D drawings from 2D drawings using selected commands.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will use AutoCAD blocks.   

Objectives:

1. Identify the difference between inserting blocks and linking reference (xref) drawings.
2. Demonstrate creating and editing block files with various AutoCAD commands.
3. Create master assembly drawings and floor plans with block commands.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will use various viewing tools. 

Objectives:

1. Navigate within the 2D and 3D AutoCAD environment.
2. Identify ways to zoom, pan, and orbit within the drawing.
3. Create viewports in model and layout spaces.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will use commands to set up the drawings for small scale printing and large-scale plotting.

Objectives:

1. Create annotation and dimensions with various scale factors.
2. Demonstrate the use of model space and paper layout space for setting up a drawing workspace. 
3. Identify plot settings for various file outcomes including pdf, jpg, 2D and 3D printing.
4. Identify plot setting for various sheet sizes and drawing presentation graphics.  

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Workstation, Login, Logout, and Screen Areas
2. Input Devices, Draw and Display Commands, and Options
3. Modify Commands and Input Devices
4. Modify and Display Commands
5. Draw Commands and Osnap Overrides
6. Adding Text and Dimensions Setup
7. Blocks, Print Drawing and New Drawing Files
8. Plotting Drawings
9. 3D Introduction, Viewing 3D Drawings, and User Coordinate System Icon
10. Creating 3D Drawings from 2D
11. Creating 3D Solid Models
12. Modifying 3D Models
13. Creating 2D Drawing from 3D Models