AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks
AutoDesk's AutoCAD and Revit are widely used CAD software. AutoCAD is used primarily as a drafting tool, while Revit is used primarily for building information modeling (BIM). GTCC's AutoCAD and Revit courses may be useful for those in construction, manufacturing, and logistics, and may also be of interest to those in computer software or graphics and design.
No courses are available at this time.
Course Information
The objective of AutoCAD Basics is to learn basic commands of the AutoCAD software, create, modify, and work with 2-D drawings with the AutoCAD software, and be able to navigate through the software comfortably. Some of the topics will include, application and ribbon menus, coordinate entry, draw tools, modify tools, layers setup, layouts, and viewports.
Required Prerequisites: Basic skills in computer keyboard, screen navigation, and file management.
Required Textbook: ISBN: 9789970047307 at the Jamestown Campus Bookstore
Schedule: 24-hour program, three-hour class from 6 to 9 p.m., twice weekly over four weeks
Location: 7903 Leabourne Road, Colfax, NC 27235
The objective of the AutoDesk Revit Fundamentals for Architecture course is to enable you to create a full 3-D architectural project model, including walls, doors, windows, components, floors, ceilings, roofs, and stairs, using the basic tools that the majority of architectural user's needs. This includes how to navigate the user interface and use the basic drawing, editing, and viewing tools.
Required Textbook: ISBN:9780831136215 at the Jamestown Campus Bookstore
Schedule: 24-hour program, three-hour class from 6 to 9 p.m., twice weekly over four weeks
Location: 7903 Leabourne Road, Colfax, NC 27235
The objective of the AutoDesk Revit Fundamentals for Architecture course is to enable students to learn more in-depth Revit functions, such as adding wall sweeps, adding columns and column grids, adding wall colors and textures, and images. Importing AutoCAD files, PDF files, and .jpg files for 3D creation. Students will learn how to customize stairs, windows, and roofs. This course will enhance your Revit knowledge.
Required Prerequisites: AutoDesk Revit Fundamentals
Required Textbook: none
Schedule: 18-hour program, three-hour class from 6 to 9 p.m., twice weekly over three weeks
Location: 7903 Leabourne Road, Colfax, NC 27235
Introduces SolidWorks software as a 3-D design tool. Covers creation, retrieval, and modification of 3-D and layout drawings using basic SolidWorks commands. Includes skills needed to create parametric models of parts and assemblies and generate dimensioned layouts.
Required Textbook: ISBN:9781630575472 at the Jamestown Campus Bookstore
Schedule: 36-hour program, three-hour class from 6 to 9 p.m., twice weekly over six weeks
Location: 7903 Leabourne Road, Colfax, NC 27235
AutoCAD/Revit students may be eligible for no-cost AutoDesk student software. You must have your course payment receipt and your student ID number to order the software . If you do not receive a receipt at the end of the registration process or by email shortly after, please contact us at corporatetraining@gtcc.edu or call 336-334-4822, ext. 57003 for assistance.
No courses are available at this time. Please contact 336-334-4822, ext. 57003 to have your name and contact information added to a waitlist.