This course is designed to be an introduction to both the computer applications at Dover-Sherborn as well as an introduction to the Industrial art, and science and technology programs. Topics in AutoCAD are presented in an easy to understand sequence enabling the student to become confident and competent when using computer assisted drafting in this course. The text book contains a detailed explanation of commands and how to use them in solving design problems. At the completion of this course students will be able to use commands to make drawings, create text, make and insert symbols, dimension a drawing, create 2D objects and solids.  

Proficiencies to be mastered:

1. display commands
2. Cad tools and drawing setup
3. basic drawing commands
4. basic edit commands
5. layers
6. Cad construction techniques
7. controlling drawing display and adding text
8. basic and editing dimensions
9. printing drawings and drawing commands
10. technical drawing with AutoCAD
11. hatching

Overall course goals

 

• read instructions and follow directions
• communicate with other orally and in writing
• start and effectively complete given tasks
• work in groups with shared responsibility
• apply basic math skills to complete given problems
• observe and practice general safety procedures
• identify and explain hardware and software used in CAD
• utilize and describe the function of dialog boxes and display commands used in AutoCAD
• utilize CAD construction techniques
• learn basic crosshatching concepts and practices
• understand basic dimension components and concepts
• utilize a variety of editing commands
• demonstrate basic dimensioning style, functions and system variables
• develop a series of isometric drawings using snap and grid functions
• print drawings

 

Intro to AutoCAD Homework and Projects

Intro to AutoCAD Images