INDS 1145 Syllabus
Subject Code
INDS
Course Number
1145
Course Title
CAD Fundamentals for Interior Design
Prerequisites
INDS 1115
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Spring
Credit Hours
(0-7-3)
Course Description
This course introduces basic computer language and applications of computers to the field of interior design. Topics include an introduction to CAD commands and applications, techniques of setting up a drawing, use of layering, and execution of commands.
Course Outcomes
Introduction to CAD language and applications
Order Description
1 Relate the purpose of a CAD system.
2 Discuss the use of the major hardware requirements of a computer-aided drafting (CAD) system.
3 Research the types of CAD systems and their differences and similarities.
Techniques of setting up a drawing
Order Description
1 Use the appropriate commands for entering text on the drawing.
2 Use the appropriate commands to create and edit drawings.
3 Use the commands for transforming entities.
4 Use the commands for dimensioning the drawing.
5 Demonstrate the use of commands by producing a technical drawing.
6 Understand the use of layering in drawings.
7 Demonstrate use of layering commands.
8 Demonstrate the ability to load a CAD application.
9 Demonstrate the ability to load a saved drawing.
10 Create a hard copy of the drawing.
11 Demonstrate the ability to exit a CAD application.
12 Establish the drawing environment.
13 Create simple objects.
14 Perform basic editing on existing objects.
15 Demonstrate the ability to translate, scale, rotate, reflect, and replicate a simple object.
16 Demonstrate the ability to dimension a simple object.
17 Demonstrate the ability to send and receive CAD files.
18 Demonstrate the ability to load a saved drawing.