AutoCAD II: Intermediate
ARCH-40004
Develop an advanced understanding of AutoCAD applications. Create plan and elevation drawings, and learn important manipulation and management tools for assembling and integrating drawings within the project document set. Topics in this intermediate-level AutoCAD training course include advanced commands and drafting conventions.
Prerequisite: AutoCAD I: Introduction; or work experience with instructor approval
Software: Autodesk AutoCAD software* (download instructions will be provided by instructor on the first day of class).
*Autodesk recently updated their software accessibility for students:
- Students enrolled in the CAD/BIM Certificate program: will have free access to the student software.
- Students enrolled in individual courses: will not have free access. Those students will need to sign up for a free trial or purchase the software.
Please note the following:
- Students must be enrolled at least one day before the course start date, due to the enrollment process and the short duration of the course.
- This course is administered through the Virtual Design & Construction Institute's (VDCI) online portal: ucsdextension.matrixlms.com.
- The same suggested textbook is used throughout all AutoCAD courses.
Quarters Offered: Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall
Course Duration: 2.5 weeks
Next Course: The next course in the series is AutoCAD III: Working Drawings.
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 5/14/2025
- Pre-enrollment required
Schedule:
Instructor:
David Sellers
David Sellers received his Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Penn State University and is the Curriculum Manager at Virtual Design and Construction Institute. At VDCI, David works extensively with Autodesk software, and has 10+ years working with AutoCAD. In addition to teaching with UC San Diego Extended Studies, David is also regularly teaching at VDCI and Makerplace, a local maker space in San Deigo. David is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and is actively working with NCARB to receive his Architectural License in California.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 8/5/2025
- Early enrollment advised
- Pre-enrollment required
Note:
Schedule:
Instructor: John O'Malley
John has many years of experience using Revit and AutoCAD in the professional architectural office, working on commercial, government and residential projects – pushing Revit to the limits. John graduated from VDCI in 2010. He has served as an onsite TA for many years and teaches many of our online AutoCAD courses for the CAD/BIM certificate program. An avid bicycler, John enjoys travelling and experiencing the great outdoors all around the world.
