Award in Basic AutoCAD 3D

Autocad courses are only available to be purchased in Bundle form. 

Enrolment Open for next cohort starting on 05.03.2024

Lectures for Module 1 will be as follows:

Learners will develop the basic skills necessary to produce 3D drawings in Autocad. From basic principles to material application and mesh construction, learners will be exposed to the basic tools which allow to produce realistic 3D drawings

This is a 20 hrs guided learning programme. Students need to invest further hours which will include private study and home assignments.

Lessons are held as indicated on the prospectus and website.

Amongst others are of course content;

1. 1. Convert a 2D Model into a 3D Model

1. 1. Interpret technical drawings

1. 1. Render realistic 3D models with realistic lighting and effects

1. 1. Work with different model types

–                    Introduction to 3D interface

–                    Wireframe modeling

–                    UCS in 3D

–                    Text & Detailing in 3D

–                    3D rotation

–                    Mirroring in 3D

–                    Surface Modelling

–                    Extruded surfaces & 3D Faces

–                    Boolean Operations

–                    Slice / Revolve / Loft / Sweep Commands

–                    Mesh construction

–                    Ruled / Tabulated / Revolved / Edge-Defined Meshes

–                    Materials

–                    Textures

–                    Lighting

–                    Plotting

–                    Cameras & Animation

Candidates should have a Basic technical drawing, strong computer literacy, and Autocad 2D Basic & Advanced (or equivalent).

Course participants may be awarded either an MCAST Certificate of Attendance or an MCAST Certificate of Achievement.

MCAST Certificate of Attendance

• • An MCAST Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to those candidates who attend at least 80% of the lessons.

MCAST Certificate of Achievement

• • An MCAST Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to those candidates who satisfy the 80% attendance criteria and also choose to sit and pass the course assessment/s.

• • Students who opt not to sit for the assessment or fail (the assessment/s) will however be awarded the MCAST Certificate of Attendance provided that they fulfill the minimum attendance criteria as stated above.

If the student intends to obtain a Certificate of Achievement, she/he is required to sit for an assessment/s.  Assessment/s may take various forms such as a home assignment, class assignment, practical test and time constrained test.  However, the assessment/s is not compulsory and an applicant may choose not to sit for it.

There are no additional costs or special materials/equipment to bring