This course teaches introductory-level manual drafting techniques and how to understand & read construction drawings. Line weight, hand lettering and dimensioning conventions will be taught as students produce a basic set of architectural working drawings, including floor plans, site plans, elevations, sections, and plan oblique. Students will focus on understanding Metric & Imperial units.
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and its applications in interior design.
- Navigate the AutoCAD interface and understand its tools and functionalities.
- Create accurate and scaled 2D drawings for interior spaces.
- Apply layers, linotypes, and colours to organize and differentiate drawing elements.
- Utilize basic drawing and editing commands to create and modify design elements.
- Generate precise measurements and dimensions within drawings.
- Incorporate symbols, furniture, and fixtures into interior design drawings.
Dany is an Industrial Designer from Mexico who began as a painter and muralist. He later studied Interior Design in Montreal and now runs a furniture design workshop while working with several contractors in Victoria.
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