Certificate Course in Advanced Computer Aided Drawing
Introduction
The Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL) has the unique capability of catering to the higher educational needs of the Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces. One of the prime objectives of the University is to fulfill these needs of the community. It is a common understanding that the residents in these provinces have a sever lack of access to computer facilities and hence, less opportunities, to improve their computer skills.
It provides the opportunity to improve and develop programming & designing skills needed in a number of professional situations. The course will mainly emphasize on theory and practical aspects of 2D/3D designing, computer aided applications.
Objective of the Course
School leavers, undergraduates and graduates are desperately in need of good Computer literacy, programming & designing skills etc, to be competitive in the job market. Further, those who are employed, have the need to improve their general computer knowledge to meet the professional demands of their career.
In order to fill this vacuum, the Center for Open Distance Learning (CODL) of the Sabaragamuwa University has decided to offer a Certificate Courses in Advanced Computer Aided Drawing, according to the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) –Level-01(NVQ -03), 09 credits
Learning outcome of the course
After the completion of the course students will be able to acquire their knowledge in 2D/3D designing skills, designing and developing computer Aided Applications.
Duration
The course duration is six months. Classes would be held in Saturdays with hybrid mode (Physical and online mode) -8.00am – 1.30 p.m.
Delivery methods
This course will be conducted on campus lectures/practical and online Zoom meeting due to availability of the panel of the lectures. Further University VLM can use for the students.
Medium of the Course
English/Sinhala
Course Fees
Application Fee: Rs. 1000.00
Course Fee: Rs. 16,500.00
Participants can pay the course fee in two installments as follows.
At registration Rs.10,000.00
Within 4 months Rs.6,500.00
Subject of the course module
| Subjects | Subject Code |
| Advanced Computer Aided Drawing (Theory) | ITAC 01 (03 Credits) |
| Advanced Computer Aided Drawing (Practical) | ITAC 02 (03 Credits) |
| Individual Project | ITAC 03 (03 Credits |
Course Content
ITAC 02 - Advanced Computer Aided Drawing (Theory) (03 Credits)
| Topic | Content | Hours |
| Fundamentals in AutoCAD drawings |
Basics of AutoCAD: Background of CAD Software, Starting AutoCAD and Familiarizing with the interface, Customize Basic Options in AutoCAD, Drawing Units in AutoCAD, Command Line, Commands and Command Alias, Drawing Limits, Open and Save Drawings/Drawing Templates, Working in Different Workspaces, AutoCAD Help. Coordinates Systems, Status Toggles and Drafting settings: Coordinate Systems in AutoCAD, Introduce Status Toggles and Shortcut keys, Drafting Setting |
30 |
| 3D Drawings in AutoCAD | 3D Modeling and Isometric Drawings: Overview of 3D Modeling, Isometric Drawings(Isometric Snap, Isomeric Planes) Wireframe Models and 3D Visualizations: Working with 3D Coordinates and Use 3D Polyline, Basic Wireframe Models, Different Views and Visual Styles ( Different Views, Visual Styles) Working with Basic Modeling Tools: 3D Solid Primitives, Create 3D Geometric Objects |
45 |
| Open source cad and sketch-up drawings | Introduction to Open Source CAD Software: Basics of Sketch Up, Basic Tools, Residential Model (from hand-drawn plans), Commercial Model (from CAD plans), Advanced Tools | 30 |
| ASSIGNMENTS (04) | 20 |
ITAC 02 - Advanced Computer Aided Drawing (Practical) (03 Credits)
| Topic | Content | Hours |
| ADVANCED DRAWINGS IN AUTOCAD | Introduction of other Important Tools, Commands and Options in AutoCAD AutoLISP & VisualLISP AutoLISP,VisualLISP |
30 |
| AUTOCAD TIPS & TRICKS | The Drawing Environment Basic CAD Drawing Techniques Layers and Line types Advanced Text and Hatching Techniques Advanced Object Snaps Advanced Editing Skills Advanced Dimensioning Using Symbols Plotting |
15 |
| ASSIGNMENTS (05) | 15 | |
| ADVANCED 3D DRAWINGS IN AUTOCAD | 3D Operations, Solid Editing and Surface Editing such as 3D Operations, Solid Editing Applying Material and Render such as Apply an Existing Material,Create New Material,Remove Material,Render Create Camera, Lights and Animation as Create Camera and Preview,Using Lights Toolbar,Create Motion Path Animation |
15 |
| CAD DRAWINGS FOR SURVEYORS (ZWCAD) | Basics of ZWCAD Introduction to SDCAD Tools Working with SDCAD Tools |
30 |
University Academic Staff will conduct Lectures and Practical classes.
Advisor of the course
Prof. BTGS Kumara
Professor in Computer Science
Department of CIT
Faculty of Computing
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Email:- kumara@appsc.sab.ac.lk
Course Coordinator
Mr. M D C De S Jayatilake
Department of Remote Sensing & GIS
Faculty of Geomatics
Coordinator of the IT Professional Courses
Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL)
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
P.O. Box 02, Belihuloya
Tel:-office:- 045-3453019, Mob:-0714431682
Email :-dilshan@geo.sab.ac.lk
Administration
Mr. D. Jasinghe
Director
Center for Open and Distance Learning (CODL)
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
P.O. Box 02, Belihuloya
Tel:-office:- 045-2280179
Email: director@codl.sab.ac.lk
Web site: -http://www.codl.sab.ac.lk