Course Overview
This course explores AutoCAD's advanced features allowing the user to efficiently create 2D drawings. Topics such as drawing, modifying, annotating, dynamic block creation, attribute extraction, managing external references and plotting are covered in greater depth introducing new commands and options. Sheet sets and express tools are examined as is CAD workflow. The format includes lecture, discussion as well as hands-on exercises and assignments. The expectation is that students have current training/experience equivalent to intermediate level AutoCAD. AICO 2000 AutoCAD 2 is recommended.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$848.93 - $892.94 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explore advanced 2D features of AutoCAD.
- Utilize efficient 2D drawing methods.
- Effectively use AutoCAD's newest features.
- Reference and share information effectively.
- Select the appropriate workflow for a project.
- Use sheet sets to organize multiple file drawing sets.
Effective as of Fall 2009
Related Programs
AutoCAD: Advanced (AICO 3010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of AICO 3010 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50436
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 50436
- $892.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of AICO 3010 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 77316
Dates
Jan 14 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 77316
- $848.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 - Mar 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please purchase any required course material such as textbooks prior to the first class - www.bcit.ca/bookstore/ (The Bookstore is closed on Saturdays and Sundays). This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible). The Winter 2027 StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) will only be eligible for students continuing their FSG-eligible program that they started in Fall 2026.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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