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Lecture 122 – AutoCAD and Illustrator (Spring 2019)

An overview of post processing an AutoCAD drawing using Adobe Illustrator. Includes using the live paint tool to fill in regions with colors...

Lecture 121 – Modelspace and Paperspace (Spring 2019)

An overview of Paperspace in AutoCAD. Covers how to set up viewports and to manipulate the rotation and scale of viewports to make...

Lecture 120 – Elevations in AutoCAD (Spring 2019)

A discussion of line-weights on elevation views in architectural drawings. Also covers how to draw elevations in AutoCAD from a plan view. ...

Lecture 119 – Improving Readability in AutoCAD (Spring 2019)

An overview of working with blocks, hatches and line-weights to enhance the look and readability of your AutoCAD floor plan. Also covers how...

Lecture 118 – Continuing Basic AutoCAD (Spring 2019)

An overview of Assignment 105 with basic site analysis and photos. source

Lecture 117 – Introduction to AutoCAD (Spring 2019)

An overview of the AutoCAD interface with basic instruction on creating a simple floor plan. Includes the use of the polyline tool, object...

Lecture 116 – Architectural Diagrams (Spring 2019)

An overview of architectural diagrams and diagrammatic techniques including Figure Ground, Highlighting, Arrows, Flowlines, Components, Text, Typography, and Movement. Also includes instruction in...

Lecture 115 – Color Theory (Spring 2019)

An overview of color theory and the meanings and associations of colors. Uses web design trends and changes over time to illustrate color...

Lecture 114 – Logo Design (Spring 2019)

An overview of logos and how they influence branding including personal branding. Lecture also includes discussion of Adobe Illustrator techniques to make a...