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AutoCAD II: Intermediate

ARCH-40004

Course Duration:  2.5 weeks
Prerequisite: AutoCAD I: Introduction or work experience with instructor approval
Quarters Offered: Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall

Take your AutoCAD skills to the next level by building on foundational knowledge and learning the advanced tools professionals use to produce complete construction document sets. This intermediate course focuses on efficient workflows, drawing coordination, and industry-standard drafting practices that help you work faster, smarter, and with greater precision.

Course Details

You’ll create plan and elevation drawings while learning how to assemble and manage multiple files within a single project. Topics include advanced commands, external references, blocks, user coordinate systems, dynamic viewing, and model/paper space conventions. Through a guided project, you’ll develop an abbreviated set of construction documents—including floor, roof, foundation, and electrical plans, along with building elevations—mirroring real-world professional practice.

With instruction from an Autodesk Certified Instructor and practicing professional, you’ll receive practical insights and personalized feedback throughout the course. Videos, project-based assignments, discussions, and regular progress check-ins ensure you gain both technical proficiency and confidence managing larger, more complex CAD projects.

What You'll Learn

  • Create coordinated plan and elevation drawings using advanced drafting techniques
  • Use blocks and external references to efficiently manage multi-file projects
  • Apply user coordinate systems and dynamic viewing tools for precise drawing control
  • Organize layouts using model space and paper space for professional documentation
  • Assemble a multi-sheet construction document set that reflects industry workflows

 

Course Information

Online
2.50 units
$575.00
Notes:
  • This is an accredited course and is open to all adult learners that meet the prerequisites.
  • Students must be enrolled by 5pm PT, one day prior to 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.
  • Once enrolled, students have access to course video instruction for 30 days.

Hardware, Software Requirement: 

  • Students should have a basic knowledge of computers including knowledge of how to download files. A PC with a supported, current version of Windows is required.
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Software
    • Students enrolled in the CAD/BIM Certificate program will have free access to the student software. Proof of certificate enrollment is required (certificate verification PDF available through MyExtension).
    • Students enrolled in individual courses will not have free access and can sign up for a free trial or purchase the software.
    • Instructions for downloading Autodesk AutoCAD software will be provided on the first day of class.

Textbook

  • No textbook is required but there may be recommended texts for additional study. 

Series

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This course applies to these programs

CAD/BIM

Course sessions

Closed

Section ID:

196730

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.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 4/28/2026
  • Early enrollment advised
  • No UCSD parking permit required
  • No visitors permitted
  • Prerequisite required

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: David Sellers

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.

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