COURSE OVERVIEW
Efficiently and accurately create professional drawings to present to clients using AutoCAD (2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design drafting software). Such accuracy and efficiency in the design process facilitates more successful presentation of ideas and designs for the designer and improved communication and comprehension for clients or team collaborators.
Learnings from this course culminate in each student creating a 3-bedroom home.
FINAL PROJECT EXAMPLE
© Design by Emma Dixon
© Design by Aarika Michel
COURSE TUITION
$1,199
COURSE SCHEDULE
WINTER 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Date: January 13 – April 7 (No class Mar. 24)
Instructor: Abigail West
Location: Virtual
OR
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: February 9 – April 6 (No class Mar. 23)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Location: Virtual or In-Person PDX
OR
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: March 12 – May 7 (No class Mar. 26)
Instructor: Dani Christine
Location: Virtual
SPRING 2026
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Date: April 20 – June 15 (No class May 25)
Instructor: Amy Hayes
Location: Virtual or In-Person PDX
OR
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: April 21 – July 7
Instructor: Abigail West
Location: Virtual
OR
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Date: May 28 – July 16
Instructor: Dani Christine
Location: Virtual
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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- Laptop and 3-button mouse. Click here for laptop system requirements for AutoCAD
- Powerpoint slides for each lecture will be provided
- Instructions for downloading the AutoCAD software will be provided