The AutoCAD for Interior Design short course is an intensive, hands-on program designed to give participants the technical drawing and drafting skills essential for professional interior design practice. In just 6 days, students will learn how to transform design ideas into precise technical drawings that can be used for client presentations, contractor communication, and construction documentation.
This program begins with the fundamentals of navigating AutoCAD’s interface, setting up drawing templates, and mastering essential drawing commands. Learners then progress to creating interior floor plans, elevations, and sections, with a strong focus on accuracy, detail, and industry standards. Special emphasis is placed on layer management, annotations, and dimensions, ensuring students can organize and present their work clearly.
In addition, participants will be introduced to basic 3D modeling and visualization tools, allowing them to create simple 3D views of interior spaces for enhanced design communication. The course concludes with a mini-project, where students produce a complete set of drawings—including plans, elevations, and a simple 3D view—based on an interior design scenario.
By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and skills to use AutoCAD as a professional design tool, creating precise, clear, and client-ready documentation that supports both the creative and technical sides of interior design.
The AutoCAD for Interior Design short course is an intensive, practice-driven program that introduces participants to the essential drafting and drawing skills required in the interior design industry. Over 6 days, learners will gain step-by-step guidance on how to use AutoCAD to create professional 2D drawings and simple 3D visualizations for interior spaces.
The program is structured to move from basic commands and drawing tools to more advanced applications such as floor plans, elevations, sections, and layout presentations. Students will also explore layer management, dimensioning, and annotations, ensuring their drawings meet industry standards for accuracy and clarity. In the later stage of the course, participants are introduced to basic 3D tools, enabling them to produce simple models and perspectives for client presentations.
The course concludes with a practical interior design project, where participants apply their learning to create a complete set of drawings—from concept plan to final presentation—mirroring real-world design practice.
By the end of the program, learners will be able to confidently use AutoCAD as a professional tool for design communication, supporting both the creative and technical aspects of interior design.
Learn the AutoCAD interface, set up drawing standards, and practice basic drawing commands. Get introduced to layers and object properties for interior design.
Create accurate walls, doors, and windows using essential drawing/editing tools. Manage layers effectively and draft a simple room layout as practice.
Develop full floor plans by adding furniture, fixtures, and symbols. Use blocks for efficiency, and apply dimensioning and annotations for clear communication.
Draw interior elevations with details like wall finishes, cabinets, and partitions. Create sectional views, apply hatching, and use line types to represent materials.
Learn the basics of 3D modeling in AutoCAD, including extrusion and solid modeling. Explore viewports, orbit tools, visual styles, and simple rendering with materials.
Apply all skills in a complete interior project: floor plan, elevation, and simple 3D views. Add annotations and layouts for professional presentation sheets. Wrap up with feedback and Q&A.
6-Day Interior Design AutoCAD Course Module
Day 1: Introduction & AutoCAD Fundamentals
Overview of AutoCAD interface and tools
Setting up units, templates, and drawing standards for interiors
Basic drawing commands (lines, shapes, modify tools)
Introduction to layers and object properties
Day 2: Drawing & Editing Interior Elements
Creating walls, doors, and windows with accuracy
Using object snaps, offset, trim, and extend
Layer management for interior drawings
Practice: drafting a simple room layout
Day 3: Interior Floor Plans
Developing complete floor plans for interior spaces
Adding furniture, fixtures, and symbols
Using blocks for reusable design elements
Dimensioning and annotations for clarity
Day 4: Elevations & Sections
Drawing interior elevations with details (wall finishes, cabinets, partitions)
Creating sectional views to show height and depth
Hatching and line types for materials
Practice: producing a room elevation and section
Day 5: Introduction to 3D for Interiors
Basics of 3D modeling in AutoCAD
Extrusion and solid modeling for furniture and walls
Orbit, viewports, and visual styles
Simple rendering and applying materials
Day 6: Final Project & Presentation
Complete a small interior design project (floor plan, elevation, and simple 3D view)
Apply annotations, dimensions, and layouts for printing
Preparing professional presentation sheets
Course wrap-up, Q&A, and feedback
Interior Designer
AutoCAD Draftsperson
CAD Technician
2D/3D Interior Drafting Specialist
Junior Architectural Designer
Space Planner
Furniture & Fixture Drafting Specialist
Interior Design Project Assistant
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