Certificate in Architectural Drafting, 2D CAD and 3D CAD

Program Overview

This part-time Certificate program provides advanced skills in architectural drafting, 2D CAD, and 3D CAD. It's ideal for individuals seeking professional development or career progression in the building environment or those exploring a career in these areas. The program equips graduates with the knowledge and competencies to pursue diverse opportunities in architectural drafting and modeling.

Program Outline

Certificate in Architectural Drafting, 2D CAD and 3D CAD

Degree Overview:

Overview:

This 10 ECTS, part-time NFQ level 6 program aims to provide learners with advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies in architectural drafting, 2D CAD, and 3D CAD. It provides formal certification in these areas. The program is ideal for learners with a background in design or the building environment, as well as individuals seeking professional development or career progression in this field. It also serves as an alternative for those interested in exploring a career or academic studies in these areas but lack formal qualifications or training in art and design.

Objectives:

• Develop advanced skills in architectural drafting using 2D CAD.
• Develop skills in building 3D models using 3D CAD.
• Learn advanced detailing using 3D CAD.

Program Description: This part-time program consists of two modules delivered across two semesters:

- Architectural Drafting & 2D CAD (5 ETCS)

This module focuses on developing skills in architectural drawing using pencil, ink, and 2D CAD as a means of communicating design concepts.

- Advanced 2D CAD & Intro to 3D CAD (5 ETCS)

Building on skills acquired in the first module, this section introduces advanced detailing and modeling using 2D CAD and introduces principles of 3D modeling techniques using 3D CAD.

Outline:

- Course Content:

The program covers a comprehensive curriculum focused on developing expertise in architectural drawing and modeling using CAD software.

• Architectural Drafting & 2D CAD:
• Introduction module and assignments
• Architectural Drafting (using pencil and ink)
• 2D CAD
• Advanced 2D CAD & Intro to 3D CAD:
• Building on skills learned in Architectural Drafting & 2D CAD
• Advanced 2D CAD

Careers:

The program equips graduates to pursue various career opportunities in architectural drafting and modeling, design, and the building environment, with the potential for professional advancement.

Other:

• The program is offered part-time over 16 weeks, spread across two semesters.
• Learners require basic equipment such as an A2 drawing board, 2mm clutch pencils, a set square, a scale ruler, masking tape, A2 cartridge paper, and A2 tracing paper.

Summary

This Certificate program offers a thorough foundation in architectural drawing and modeling using CAD software, preparing graduates for diverse professional opportunities.