Futures: Introduction to AutoCAD

Course 1 in AutoCAD for High Schoolers

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AutoCAD is a design and drafting software application that is widely used by architects, engineers and other professionals. This class will give you a hands-on introduction to this popular software. You will begin by getting familiar with AutoCAD commands and menu systems. You will also learn two-dimensional drawing commands, dimensioning, layering systems and drafting techniques. By the end of the course, you will be comfortable developing and assembling a construction document, including drafting symbols, fixtures and a floor plan.

Course Number: ARCH-90002
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)

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1/6/2023 - 1/23/2023 $350 Online

SECTION ID:

169940
CLASS TYPE:

Online Asynchronous.

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.
INSTRUCTOR:

Sellers, David, 5+ years of teaching and training individuals, company groups and college classes in AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SketchUp and other software.
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 UCSD, 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.
TEXTBOOKS:

REQUIRED
SUGGESTED
AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals - Part 1 (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher (AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals (Mixed Units)) 2020
by ASCENT, Center for Technical Knowledge
ISBN / ASIN: 9781951139742

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
POLICIES:

Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 1/3/2023.
NOTE:

Students will receive a Student Verification form 48-hours in advance of course start date w/access info for Autodesk software. VDCI will provide directions on what to do with this letter 24-hours in advance of the start date. Students need to create an account at https://ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com/ using the email address associated with their UCSD Extension student account. If students have trouble creating their account, they can use the CONTACT button on the top right corner of the page.
DATE & LOCATION:
1/6/2023 - 1/23/2023
ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

3/31/2023 - 4/17/2023 $350 Online

SECTION ID:

169951
CLASS TYPE:

Online Asynchronous.

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.
INSTRUCTOR:

Sellers, David, 5+ years of teaching and training individuals, company groups and college classes in AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SketchUp and other software.
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 UCSD, 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.
TEXTBOOKS:

REQUIRED
SUGGESTED
AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals - Part 1 (Mixed Units): Autodesk Authorized Publisher (AutoCAD 2021: Fundamentals (Mixed Units)) 2020
by ASCENT, Center for Technical Knowledge
ISBN / ASIN: 9781951139742

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
POLICIES:

Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 3/25/2024.
NOTE:

Students will receive a Student Verification form 48-hours in advance of course start date w/access info for Autodesk software. VDCI will provide directions on what to do with this letter 24-hours in advance of the start date. Students need to create an account at https://ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com/ using the email address associated with their UCSD Extension student account. If students have trouble creating their account, they can use the CONTACT button on the top right corner of the page.
DATE & LOCATION:
3/31/2023 - 4/17/2023
ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

6/23/2023 - 7/10/2023 $350 Online

SECTION ID:

172845
CLASS TYPE:

Online Asynchronous.

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.
INSTRUCTOR:

Sellers, David, 5+ years of teaching and training individuals, company groups and college classes in AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SketchUp and other software.
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 UCSD, 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.
TEXTBOOKS:

No information available at this time.
POLICIES:

Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 6/16/2023.
NOTE:

Students will receive a Student Verification form 48-hours in advance of course start date w/access info for Autodesk software. VDCI will provide directions on what to do with this letter 24-hours in advance of the start date. Students need to create an account at https://ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com/ using the email address associated with their UCSD Extension student account. If students have trouble creating their account, they can use the CONTACT button on the top right corner of the page.
DATE & LOCATION:
6/23/2023 - 7/10/2023
ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

9/15/2023 - 10/2/2023 $350 Online

SECTION ID:

173584
CLASS TYPE:

Online Asynchronous.

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.
INSTRUCTOR:

Sellers, David, 5+ years of teaching and training individuals, company groups and college classes in AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SketchUp and other software.
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 UCSD, 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.
TEXTBOOKS:

No information available at this time.
POLICIES:

Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 9/8/2023.
NOTE:

Students will receive a Student Verification form 48-hours in advance of course start date w/access info for Autodesk software. VDCI will provide directions on what to do with this letter 24-hours in advance of the start date. Students need to create an account at https://ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com/ using the email address associated with their UCSD Extension student account. If students have trouble creating their account, they can use the CONTACT button on the top right corner of the page.
DATE & LOCATION:
9/15/2023 - 10/2/2023
ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

1/5/2024 - 1/22/2024 $350 Online

SECTION ID:

173726
CLASS TYPE:

Online Asynchronous.

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.
INSTRUCTOR:

Sellers, David, 5+ years of teaching and training individuals, company groups and college classes in AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SketchUp and other software.
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 UCSD, 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.
TEXTBOOKS:

No information available at this time.
POLICIES:

Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 12/29/2022.
NOTE:

Students will receive a Student Verification form 48-hours in advance of course start date w/access info for Autodesk software. VDCI will provide directions on what to do with this letter 24-hours in advance of the start date. Students need to create an account at https://ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com/ using the email address associated with their UCSD Extension student account. If students have trouble creating their account, they can use the CONTACT button on the top right corner of the page.
DATE & LOCATION:
1/5/2024 - 1/22/2024
ucsdfutures.matrixlms.com
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Futures: Introduction to AutoCAD

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