SemesterSpring Semester, 2025
DepartmentSophomore Class of Department of Land Economics-Geomatics Program
Course NameComputer Aided Design
InstructorSTEPHAN VAN GASSELT
Credit3.0
Course TypeElective
Prerequisite
Course Objective
Course Description
Course Schedule

Day: Thursdays 13:00-16:00

Location: CSS North Building, GIS Lab 270610



This course is designed to be welcoming and approachable for students from all academic backgrounds. Whether you're an engineering student, an architect, a designer, or exploring a new skill from an entirely different field, you'll find a supportive learning environment here.



We understand that many students arrive with no prior experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or vector graphics. This isn't a barrier—the curriculum is specifically structured to:




  • Start from foundational concepts

  • Build skills progressively and systematically

  • Avoid repetitive, monotonous training

  • Develop a versatile, transferable skill set



We will primarily use AutoCAD 202x, a design tool across multiple industries. The software will have both English and Mandarin interface options. The course language will be English.



 






























































































































































Week Topic Contents Activity Class (hrs) Home (hrs)

1

Introduction

Basics of CAD

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
2

Introduction

Vector Drawin

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
3

Introduction

Perspectives

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
4

2D Design

Simple Design Techniques

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
5

2D Design

Complex Constructions

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
6

2D Design

Complex Constructions

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
7

Public Holiday

 


      
8

2D Design

Control Output

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
9

Mid-Term Exam Week


        
10

3D Design



Simple 3D Object Design

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
11

3D Design



Boolean Construction



3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
12

3D Design



Complex Design

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
13

3D Design



Complex Design

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
14

3D Design



Lighting and Texture

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
15

3D Design



Slices and Profiles

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
16 3D Design

Control Output Media

3 Hybrid Lab Lectures


 3 2
17 Project  

Project Work


    
18

Project


   Project Work    

Teaching Methods
Teaching Assistant

To be completed after appointment of teaching assistant.


Requirement/Grading

The course is successfully completed if the participant passes the mid-term and final exams with a combined score of 60% or better. The exams consist of basic questions on background theory and CAD illustrations / plans / maps as exam work.  


Textbook & Reference

All material will be handed out during class. A list of recommended readings will be provided during the first lecture.


Urls about Course
Autodesk AutoCAD (with downloadable student versions) https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview
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