# Introduction to AutoCAD

Canonical URL: <https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/autocad-introduction>

## Overview

In this introductory course, you'll learn how AutoCAD can be used to create drawings that represent real objects. You'll learn the basic techniques for drawing and modifying to create quality drafts that can be used to build real mechanical and architectural objects.

This is the first day of our AutoCAD Level I 3-day class. If you'd like to learn more, layers, plotting (printing), properties, measurements, text, and other subjects, these topics will be covered in days two and three of the Beginner AutoCAD class.

**Note** : This course is designed for PC users, and our in-person classes are PC-only. Mac users may attend online, but should be aware that the Mac AutoCAD graphic interface is different from the PC version, which is what the instructor uses and what the class focuses on.

## What you'll learn

- Using the AutoCAD interface
- Basic drawing and editing commands
- Creating a simple drawing, editing your drawing, and drawing with precision

## Curriculum

### 1: Getting Started with AutoCAD

#### Opening and Creating Drawings

#### Exploring the AutoCAD interface

#### Zooming and Panning

### 2: Entering Commands

#### Using the Mouse, Keyboard, and Enter Key to work quickly and efficiently in AutoCAD

### 3: Basic Drawing Commands

#### Lines

#### Circles

#### Rectangles

### 4: Projects

#### Creating Simple Drawings

#### Using Object Snap Tracking to extrapolate a projected top view

#### Using Modify tools to arrange an office layout

### 5: Drawing Precision in AutoCAD

#### Polar and Ortho Tracking

#### Entering Coordinates and Angles

#### Object Snaps and Tracking

### 6: Modifying Your Drawing

#### Move

#### Copy

#### Rotate

#### Mirror

#### Scale

#### Using the reference option with the Scale Tool

## Schedule
- Jul 6, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Aug 17, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Sep 8, 2026 – Sep 10, 2026 — NYC
- Nov 2, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026 — NYC
- Dec 14, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC

## Instructors

### Dan Perico — Instructor

Dan Perico has been teaching computer graphics programs since the mid-1990s, including Autocad, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign, After Effects, and PowerPoint, and is an Autocad Certified Professional.

He has decades of experience helping a wide variety of students from different industries solve their individual problems. He has brought that experience to creating all books and course materials for the 30-hour AutoCAD Level 1 & 2 bootcamp at Noble Desktop, of which he is the sole author.

He is also an artist and an avid photographer and videographer for the NYC live music scene, and is the chief photographer, videographer, and video editor for Dare2Draw, a non-profit mentoring and networking program focusing on developing new and existing talent that hosts live drawing events and interviews with professionals from the comics and cartooning industries.

## FAQ

### Can I attend this course as a Mac user?

Our in-person AutoCAD classes only use PCs.

We allow Mac users to attend our AutoCAD classes online. The Mac AutoCAD graphic interface is different from the PC version, which is what the instructor uses and what the class focuses on. However, the tools are the same and the keyboard commands are almost identical. The instructor may need a moment of screen sharing to navigate the Mac interface with you a few times.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $325