COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to CAD & Engineering Fundamentals

• Basics of CAD: History, applications, and industry use
• Engineering drawing principles: Scales, projections, and layouts
• CAD interface: Tools, panels, and workspace setup
• File management: Save, export, and format types (DWG, PDF, etc.)

Module 2: 2D Drawing & Drafting

• Drawing basic geometries: Lines, circles, arcs, polygons
• Modifying objects: Move, rotate, trim, extend, offset
• Layers, colours, and linetypes for organised drafting
• Adding text, dimensions, and annotations
• Creating layouts and title blocks

Module 3: 3D Modeling & Visualization

• 3D workspace: Viewports, UCS, and visual styles
• Solid modelling: Extrude, revolve, sweep, loft
• Surface modelling: Patch, network, and planar surfaces
• Editing in 3D: Boolean operations, fillet, chamfer, shell
• Materials, lighting, and basic rendering

Module 4: Advanced CAD & Professional Practice

• ·Parametric modelling: Constraints and parameters
• Assembly modelling: Components, constraints, and exploded views
• Plotting, publishing, and documentation
• Portfolio preparation and industry ethics
• Introduction to BIM & CAD customisation basics

Module 5: Practical & Project Work (Capstone Module)