Hands-on SketchUp & AutoCAD lessons with problem-solving focus

Student and Tutor discussed the Student's independent practice with AutoCAD, where the Student applied basic line tools to a 2D floor plan. The Tutor also introduced the 'Arc' tool and its fundamental parameters. The session was interrupted due to technical issues, which are to be resolved before the next practice-focused session.

The Student and Tutor reviewed various AutoCAD drawing and modification tools, including methods for creating circles, rectangles, and ellipses, as well as managing layers and construction lines. They also practiced using move, rotate, copy, and stretch commands. Technical access issues experienced by the Student were discussed, and follow-up support was arranged.

Student and Tutor began learning AutoCAD, focusing on interface navigation, unit selection using templates, and basic file management. They covered fundamental drawing tools such as Line, Polyline, and Circle, along with essential functions like Ortho mode, snapping, and selection methods. The next session will delve into Arc tools and the modify panel.

The Tutor introduced the fundamental concepts of one-point perspective drawing, including eye levels, vanishing points, and the technical steps for constructing 3D cuboids from 2D shapes. The Student practiced identifying points of convergence and learned about appropriate pencil grades and drawing techniques for technical accuracy. As homework, the Student is to create multiple 3D cuboids using one-point perspective, and future sessions will advance to two-point/three-point perspective and AutoCAD.

The Student and Tutor focused on creating and integrating detailed site analysis diagrams for a building plot into a presentation. They practiced illustrating environmental factors like sun path, wind direction, and noise sources, along with developing a corresponding legend. The session also covered practical troubleshooting for image integration and AutoCAD scaling issues for the presentation.

The Student and Tutor collaborated in an AutoCAD session to draft a detailed site plan. They focused on accurately dimensioning a building plot, designing surrounding roads and sidewalks, and integrating elements like adjacent buildings, a railway line, and landscaping. The session concluded with setting up the drawing's title block, legend, and print scale, with the AutoCAD file prepared for the Student's further work on project bylaws and codes.