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Introduction To AutoCAD Short Course

Course description

AutoCAD, also referred to simply as CAD, provides you with valuable tools that allow for precision and accuracy where this is required for physical design outputs.

In this hands-on course you will work through methods that will enable you to learn many of the processes and tools of this application.

Who should attend this short course?
This course is suitable for beginners and is ideal for those who want to design furniture, create building and interior plans or draw schematics for laser cutting and CNC milling. It is also useful for anyone working in spatial design, such as product designers and artefact creators. Good computer literacy is beneficial.

Please note: this course is for students aged 18 and older

Course outcomes
By the end of this course students should:
  • Have gained an introduction to CAD terminology and principles.
  • Be able to develop their own plans and diagrams using CAD.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

  • Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
  • New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus

  • Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
  • Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
  • Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
  • Ask questions of your tutor in real time
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

  • You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
  • As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
  • We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
  • Certificates are great to complement your C

Available dates

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Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.

Details

Topics covered

There will be an introduction to CAD terminology and principles.

Through practise you will develop confidence and familiarity with working in 2D to create plans and diagrams.

The content and workflows for the course have been developed through teaching and working with architects, product designers, art directors and interior designers.

Materials

All materials are provided for this course.

IMPORTANT - Adobe ID Login for Short Course Students

Students will need to create an account with Adobe (unless you already have one) in order to access the Adobe suite at the college – instructions are included below. You will need to use a personal email address to create this. If you already have an account with Adobe, please make sure you bring your login details with you on the first day of the course.

Please note:

  • The software will only be accessible when logged into a UAL networked computer
  • The same account can be used outside of the University, but software will only be accessible through a personal paid subscription that students will need to set up independently
  • You can still create an account on the day but doing this beforehand will save time and avoid delays to the start of the class.
  • If you already have an Adobe ID/ subscription you can use this on your short course rather than setting up a new account.
  • During this course you may be using Adobe Photoshop. If you do not already have Photoshop, you can sign up for a free 7 day trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. Please note a credit card is required to register for the free trial. The subscription must be cancelled on the date provided by Adobe if you do not wish to continue onto a paid account.

To create an account students will need to:

  • Go to Adobe Sign in page.
  • Select ‘Create an account’
  • Enter your details and select ‘Create account’
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Gain an introduction to the design software AutoCAD and discover a core element in the process of producing and organising your workflow from digital to physical.

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