Module 2 - Computer Aids Design (2D)

Course Outline for Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Interior Design 2D - 二维室内设计 (CAD) 课程大纲 

Lesson 1: Introduction to CAD for Interior Design

• Overview of CAD in Interior Design

  • Importance and benefits of CAD in interior design

  • Applications in residential and commercial projects

• Introduction to CAD Software

  • Overview of popular CAD software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit)

  • Basic interface and navigation

Lesson 2: Basic CAD Commands and Tools

• Drawing and Editing Tools

  • Line, polyline, circle, rectangle

  • Move, copy, rotate, scale

• Object Snaps and Tracking

  • Using object snaps (OSNAP)

  • Polar tracking and object snap tracking

• Layers and Properties

  • Creating and managing layers

  • Assigning properties to layers (color, linetype, lineweight)

Lesson 3: Creating 2D Floor Plans

• Setting Up a Drawing

  • Setting units and limits

  • Creating and using templates

• Drawing Walls and Partitions

  • Drawing straight and curved walls

  • Creating openings for doors and windows

• Doors, Windows, and Fixtures

  • Inserting and modifying door and window blocks

  • Adding fixtures (kitchen, bathroom, lighting)

Lesson 4: Annotating and Dimensioning

• Text and Annotations

  • Adding text annotations

  • Creating and managing text styles

• Dimensioning

  • Linear, aligned, angular, and radial dimensions

  • Creating and managing dimension styles

• Hatch Patterns and Fills

  • Applying hatch patterns to areas

  • Editing hatch properties

Lesson 5: Furniture Layout and Space Planning

• Inserting and Modifying Furniture Blocks

  • Using pre-made furniture blocks

  • Creating custom furniture blocks

• Space Planning Principles

  • Understanding space requirements

  • Effective furniture arrangement

 Lesson 6: Advanced Drawing Techniques

• Complex Shapes and Polylines

  • Drawing and editing polylines

  • Creating complex shapes with polyline editing

• Working with Xrefs

  • Understanding external references (Xrefs)

  • Attaching and managing Xrefs

• Using Blocks and Attributes

  • Creating and using blocks

  • Defining and using block attributes

Lesson 7: Plotting and Printing

• Plotting Basics

  • Setting up plot configurations

  • Creating and using plot styles

• Printing Layouts

  • Creating layouts for printing

  • Using viewports to manage drawings

• PDF Export and Sharing

  • Exporting drawings as PDF files

  • Sharing and collaborating on CAD files

Lesson 8: Final Project and Presentation

• Final Project Overview

  • Choosing a space to design and create in CAD

  • Applying all learned techniques

• Project Development

  • Creating detailed floor plans

  • Annotating and dimensioning the final design

• Presentation Skills

  • Preparing for presentation

  • Presenting CAD drawings to the class

• Course Wrap-Up

  • Review of key concepts and skills

  • Next steps and further resources