Futures: Introduction to AutoCAD for High Schoolers
ARCH-90002
AutoCAD is a design and drafting software application that is widely used by architects, engineers and other professionals. This class will give high school students a hands-on introduction to this popular software. High school students will begin by getting familiar with AutoCAD commands and menu systems. High school students will also learn two-dimensional drawing commands, dimensioning, layering systems and drafting techniques. By the end of the course, high school students will be comfortable developing and assembling a construction document, including drafting symbols, fixtures and a floor plan.
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:
- Early enrollment advised
- No UCSD parking permit required
- No visitors permitted
- 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: 6/2/2025
- Early enrollment advised
- No UCSD parking permit required
- No visitors permitted
- 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.