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AutoCAD ® is computer-aided design software used in many industries, engineering, architecture, planning, inter design, and drafting. Architects and drafters use AutoCAD ® software to design and draw site plans for buildings and other structures. Mechanical engineers and product designers employ AutoCAD ® when creating designs and models for specific products. The software is used by engineers and manufacturers for product and service design and development in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automobile, transportation, electrical, telecommunications and utilities.
Students learn to create 2 or 3-dimensional technical drawings, develop template files, coordinate reference drawings and build a library of reusable symbols.
No specific job experience is necessary to learn how to use AutoCAD ®. Individuals seeking AutoCAD ® training are typically involved in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, drafting, product design, manufacturing, architecture or construction.
Our AutoCAD ® courses, effective January 2013, will have credit status and students will be evaluated on the work performed in the course. On completion of a course students will receive a letter grade which will be recorded on their transcript. Students can request an official transcript from our Registration office.
Please note: As a Seneca student, you will receive free access to AutoCAD on your personal device with a one-year Educational license. Instructions for downloading the software will be posted by your instructor on Learn@Seneca.
The software required for the AutoCAD and Revit courses must be downloaded to each student's personal computer. Seneca strongly recommends that students use a device with a Windows operating system for these courses.
To learn more about the courses that are required for each of Seneca's AutoCAD and Revit programs, please review our Pathways Map.
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Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Recommended Basic Computer skills
This course is an introduction to 2D AutoCAD, in which students learn basic AutoCAD fundamentals, including basic draw and modify commands, drawing setup procedures, layer setup, dimensioning, and plotting. Students gain hands-on experience using AutoCAD's drafting tools.
ATC111 or an introductory AutoCAD course or industry equivalent experience
This course is the advanced 2D AutoCAD, in which students continue their drafting techniques with such features as annotation scaling, hatching, blocks, attributes, tables and external references. Students draw complex objects and gain hands-on experience using AutoCAD's advanced drafting methods.
ATC111 or an Introductory AutoCAD course or equivalent industrial experience
In this course students develop work flows and learn concepts for creating and editing solid and surface models with AutoCAD. Based on floor plans and detailed CAD drawings, students create basic 3D models, concentrating on objects and small residential
ATC362 - Auto Cad 3D Modeling
In this course the students continue their 3D modeling at a more advanced level, including complex lighting, rendering and custom textures. Students will focus on interior scenes and large scale modeling and rendering, as well as, custom object creation.
ATC111 or an introductory AutoCad course or equivalent industrial experience
This course is designed for civil engineers/technologists and surveyors who will use Civil 3D to create standardized civil engineering drafting and GIS projects. Participants complete transportation, site, sewer, storm drain and subdivision projects quickly while using the tools to dynamically link and generate updates which reduce costly errors.
ATC581 - AutoCAD 3D Civil
This course is designed to enhance the basic knowledge of the Civil 3D design tools acquired from ATC581 - AutoCAD Civil 3D Fundamentals. This is the continuation of the civil design and drafting to improve on the Civil 3D techniques with a focus on refinement and development of usable and relevant civil 3D object styles and drafting methods similar to the industry standards. Create a drawing for a subdivision, basic road design, sewer and profile design, applicable to the typical municipal and industry design standards.
Recommended - ATC111 or an introductory AutoCAD course or equivalent industrial experience
In this course students prepare building models and are introduced to all phases of the building process from conceptual design studies to the creation of construction documents and schedules
In this course students expand on the knowledge and skill acquired in "Revit Architecture - Fundamentals". Students prepare more complex 3D designs and create advances construction documents.
The course introduces students to the software's interface and basic HVAC, Electrical and Piping/Plumbing components that make the Revit MEP software powerful and flexible engineering modeling tool. Students become familiar with the tools necessary to create and document a complete parametric model. The practices are designed to take the student through the basics of a real world project, from linking an architectural model to an MEP template to using Revit MEP tools to design HVAC, electrical, plumbing and piping systems to create complete construction documents.
ATC711 - Revit Architecture - Fundamentals or Industry experience
This course is an introduction to Building Information modeling. The purpose is intended to cover the basic principles of Revit Structure technology and the Building Information modeling. Revit structure 2016 will be demonstrated with extensive hands-on experience in computer lab. Different topics will be covered such as: advantage of BIM, Revit interface, modeling tools, Building structure elements: columns, beams, beam systems, floors, Foundation, reinforcement, Toposurface, annotations, detailing, sheets and printing. The main objective of this course is to familiarize student with the needed tool to create a model and document a project using Revit structure.
Experience with internet technologies.
This introductory course takes a comprehensive survey of the fundamentals of graphic design paired with the relevant software and processes involved for print and web publishing. It is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in online and desktop design or publishing. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of; type, graphic elements, preparing digital art, working with colour and file preparation for both print and online publishing. Participants are given a comprehensive "jump-start" in working with industry standard desktop publishing and web design programs including; Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and Dreamweaver.
This hands-on course begins with the core features of photo manipulation and continues with advanced functions that focus on measurable improvements in productivity and speed. Topics include using layers to build composite images, adjusting tonality, retouching images, using filters, feathering photos, masking, colour range selection, professional retouching skills, systematic image analysis, filter technology, advanced composite images and colour models.
In this course, students obtain the requisite skills to utilize InDesign - Adobe's powerful page layout application. Using practical hands-on projects they create ads, brochures, newsletters, business cards and long documents for print and PDF distribution, apply advanced typesetting functions, control and edit documents, and manage output.
DGD100 and Photoshop knowledge is recommended
Students discuss and practice creating illustrations using strategies for easy execution. Topics covered include: drawing, typography, compound paths, special effects, three-dimensional objects, layers, masks, complex patterns, blends, effects, custom colours, transformations, transparencies and blend modes, perspectives, graphs, gradients, creating brushes and graphic styles.
MCT100 or equivalent experience.
Using extensive hands-on practical projects, students learn how to create lines and shapes, edit objects and typographical elements in Illustrator. Students create colourful designs, alter type for display heads, mask objects, use special filters and EPS files in other programs.
Basic Computer Skills
Explore the various elements of Adobe InDesign interface and design professional documents such as advertisements, brochures, business cards and more. Prepare files for print and PDF distribution.
MCW677 or equivalent experience
Work with advanced InDesign techniques to enhance the look and functionality of documents. Students manage long documents, handle page elements, work with styles and prepare documents for print and PDF distribution.
Photoshop is the industry-leading standard in image-editing software. It allows users to create and manipulate images with a freedom that is only bound by the imagination. Learn to develop workflow techniques that will maximize your creative potential, create powerful images for the web, a brochure, or just to share with your friends and family.
MCW750 or equivalent experience.
Take your Photoshop skills to the next level with this 1 day workshop. Learn advanced image manipulation techniques that will increase your productivity and creative potential. Topics include advanced image manipulation, composition techniques and special effects.
Upon successful completion of each course, students receive a letter grade which is recorded on the student's transcript.
The Seneca College, AutoCAD Training Center provides professionally certified expert training on AutoCAD essentials as well as more intensely focused courses in such areas as AutoCAD 3-D Civil, 3D Draw and Revit Architecture. Courses are available year-round. Our training centre features:
Seneca updates its AutoCAD software with every release so students can keep up with the changes in AutoCAD technology.
Cherry Langlois
Program Assistant
Cherry.Langlois@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-0716
Ravindran Aruliah
Part-time Program Coordinator
Ravindran.Aruliah@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-0656
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