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ONLINE AUTO CAD, REVIT ARCHITECTURE, 3DS MAX CLASSES Teaching by a Graduate of University of Moratuwa with an Honours Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture. Proficient in Architectural CAD, inc
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About Chathurika Dilani
As an instructor with a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Moratuwa and experience in Architectural CAD (AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, 3ds Max) since 2017, I am dedicated to helping students master architectural design and 3D modeling. My approach blends creativity with technical precision, providing students with the skills to create detailed floor plans and realistic 3D models. I focus on a hands-on, project-based learning environment, ensuring students gain both practical experience and the confidence needed to succeed in the design industry. I am committed to guiding each student toward achieving their academic and professional goals.
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Lesson Plan Overview: From Basics to Completing a Residential Project
Phase 1: Introduction to AutoCAD, Architectural CAD, and 3ds Max
Lesson 1: AutoCAD Basics (Week 1-2)
Objective: Learn the AutoCAD interface, basic tools, and simple 2D drawing skills.
Duration: 2 weeks
Materials: Computers with AutoCAD, handouts on basic tools and commands.
Introduction: Overview of AutoCAD interface, commands, and coordinate systems.
Core Skills: Drawing basic shapes (line, rectangle, circle), modifying objects (move, copy, rotate), and precision tools (snap, grid, and polar tracking).
Practice: Create basic 2D drawings and simple layouts.
Assessment: Students submit a basic floor plan with dimensions.
Lesson 2: Architectural CAD Basics (Week 3-4)
Objective: Learn to use Architectural CAD to design simple residential layouts.
Duration: 2 weeks
Materials: Computers with Architectural CAD, handouts on tools like wall, door, window, and dimension tools.
Introduction: Overview of architectural drawing tools (walls, doors, windows, etc.).
Core Skills: Creating walls with specified thickness, placing doors and windows, using dimensioning tools to ensure proper scaling.
Practice: Students create a basic room layout with walls, doors, and windows.
Assessment: Submit a simple residential floor plan with labels and dimensions.
Lesson 3: 3ds Max Basics (Week 5-6)
Objective: Learn to create 3D models and manipulate basic shapes in 3ds Max.
Duration: 2 weeks
Materials: Computers with 3ds Max, tutorial files, and basic 3D modeling guides.
Introduction: Overview of 3ds Max interface, working with 3D space (X, Y, Z axes).
Core Skills: Creating and modifying basic 3D shapes (cubes, spheres, cones), using transform tools (move, scale, rotate).
Practice: Students build simple 3D shapes and understand how to manipulate them in 3D space.
Assessment: Submit a simple 3D object or model, demonstrating use of basic shapes and transformation.
Phase 2: Intermediate Skills in AutoCAD, Architectural CAD, and 3ds Max
Lesson 4: Advanced AutoCAD Techniques (Week 7-8)
Objective: Master advanced 2D drawing techniques and work with layers, hatching, and block creation.
Duration: 2 weeks
Materials: Computers with AutoCAD, handouts on layers, blocks, and advanced drawing tools.
Introduction: Working with layers, creating blocks for doors, windows, and fixtures, and using hatching for material representation.
Core Skills: Use of offset, fillet, trim, and extend commands, working with layer properties.
Practice: Students modify existing floor plans, add details like furniture, and use layers for organization.
Assessment: Submit an updated floor plan with the use of advanced tools like blocks and layers.
Lesson 5: Architectural CAD for Residential Design (Week 9-10)
Objective: Design more detailed residential layouts including electrical, plumbing, and other systems.
Duration: 2 weeks
Materials: Computers with Architectural CAD, sample residential layouts, and systems guides.
Introduction: Integrating systems into residential layouts (e.g., electrical outlets, plumbing layouts).
Core Skills: Using tools for furniture placement, electrical planning, and structural components like staircases, balconies, and windows.
Practice: Students develop a detailed floor plan that includes systems like electricity and plumbing.
Assessment: Submit a detailed residential layout plan with systems included.
Lesson 6: 3ds Max for Architectural Visualization (Week 11-12)
Objective: Learn to render realistic 3D models for architectural design.
Duration: 2 weeks
Materials: Computers with 3ds Max, tutorial files on lighting and materials.
Introduction: Working with textures, materials, and lighting to create realistic 3D renders.
Core Skills: Adding materials (wood, glass, concrete), adjusting lighting (natural and artificial), and creating camera views for rendering.
Practice: Students apply textures to a simple 3D model of a room or house and render their first image.
Assessment: Submit a rendered 3D model of a room with applied textures and lighting.
Phase 3: Residential Project Design and Final Completion
Lesson 7: Comprehensive Residential Floor Plan Design (Week 13-14)
Objective: Create a detailed, fully dimensioned residential floor plan in AutoCAD and Architectural CAD.
Duration: 2 weeks
Materials: Computers with AutoCAD and Architectural CAD.
Introduction: Start with project planning, sketching, and the creation of detailed layouts.
Core Skills: Full design process, from preliminary sketches to final 2D floor plans with accurate dimensions and system integration.
Practice: Students create their own floor plans for a residential project, considering all rooms, systems (electrical, plumbing), and material selections.
Assessment: Submit a detailed residential floor plan for review.
Lesson 8: Finalizing 3D Residential Models (Week 15-16)
Objective: Finalize a complete 3D residential model and render it for presentation.
Duration: 2 weeks
Materials: Computers with 3ds Max, materials libraries, lighting setup guides.
Introduction: Refining 3D models, adding final details, and preparing for a full 3D rendering.
Core Skills: Completing the model (furniture, textures, landscaping), adjusting camera angles, setting up rendering settings.
Practice: Students complete a 3D model of their residential project and render a realistic output.
Assessment: Submit a fully rendered 3D model of the residential project for evaluation.
Final Project Presentation (Week 17)
Objective: Present a completed residential design project using AutoCAD, Architectural CAD, and 3ds Max.
Duration: 1 week
Materials: Computers, project presentation materials.
Students will compile: 2D floor plans, 3D models, and rendered images for a full presentation.
Practice: Prepare a presentation of their work, including design process, challenges faced, and final results.
Assessment: Final project submission, including both digital and physical copies (if applicable), followed by a class presentation.
Assessment and Grading Criteria:
AutoCAD & Architectural CAD: Accuracy, attention to detail, and use of advanced tools (layers, blocks, systems integration).
3ds Max: Realism in rendering, use of textures, lighting, and presentation quality.
Final Project: Completeness of the residential project, both 2D and 3D, with realistic presentation.
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