IVCC offers computer aided drafting course

Illinois Valley Community College’s Computer Aided Drafting I AutoCAD (CAD-1200-101) course will be offered online beginning Jan. 28.

The two-credit course is an introduction to computer-aided drafting for use in basic mechanical drafting.

Instructor Dorene Data will cover the basics of 2D CAD and its applications to different industries, compare 2D CAD operations to 3D and the different types of software used in both.

Basics of AutoCAD will be covered, including setting up drawings, constructing lines, circles, arcs and other shapes. Basics of geometric construction and adding text will be included.

“This course is perfect for students getting started in CAD and individuals already working in industry who want to gain a new skill,” Data said.

To register, call 815-224-0447.