Master Autocad For Landscape Architects: Sketch- Design Plan

Essential AutoCAD Skills for Landscape Architects: Master Xrefs, Viewports, Sheet Setup, Linework, Blocks, and Hatching

What you'll learn

Insert External References (Xrefs) including site maps, aerials & sketches

Set up sheets including custom plot styles

Set up scaled viewports

Draw contextual linework such as roads, footpaths, and trees

Scale images accurately

Draw design linework based on sketch design

Apply colour and hatches

Create custom furniture, people, and tree blocks

Create shadows and contours

Plot PDF, review, and finesse the drawing

Requirements

You will need AutoCAD software installed to follow along (I will be using AutoCAD 2023, however any version is fine).

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is helpful but not required. This course caters to beginner to intermediate level AutoCAD users.

Description

DescriptionLed by Hayley, a Landscape Architect and certified AutoCAD professional, this course focuses on teaching you the fundamental AutoCAD skills required as a Landscape Architect or Landscape Designer. You'll learn how to develop a complete landscape master plan from a sketch using only AutoCAD software, gaining the practical techniques needed to effectively create professional, visually compelling designs. Throughout the course, you’ll master essential tools and workflows to improve your design efficiency and confidence with the software. Whether you’re looking to refine your AutoCAD skills or start from scratch, this course equips you with the practical skills to transform your ideas into polished landscape plans.Why Choose This Course?Landscape Architecture specific: Tailored to landscape architects and designers, offering practical skills often overlooked in more general design courses.AutoCAD only focus: Learn everything you need to know without switching to other software—this course is exclusively centered on AutoCAD.Short and comprehensive: A focused course designed to teach essential fundamentals, without unnecessary complexity.Boost Confidence and Employability: Build the skills to stand out in the job market and confidently tackle design projects.Efficient Workflow: Learn how to bring your ideas to life quickly with streamlined, practical techniques for design and drafting.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Introduction & AutoCAD install

Lecture 2 Project Overview

Lecture 3 Export Site Map & Aerial

Section 2: Set Up AutoCAD Drawing

Lecture 4 Insert Site Map & Aerial

Lecture 5 Set Up Sheets

Lecture 6 Set Up Viewports

Lecture 7 Draw In Contextual Linework - Part 1

Lecture 8 Draw In Contextual Linework - Part 2

Section 3: Draw Design in AutoCAD

Lecture 9 Insert Sketch & Scale It

Lecture 10 Draw Design Linework

Lecture 11 Apply Colour & Hatches

Lecture 12 Create Furniture & Shadows

Lecture 13 Create Trees, People & Contours

Lecture 14 Make Final Modifications

Lecture 15 Conclusion

Students and aspiring Landscape Architects and Landscape Designers.,Beginner - Intermediate level design professionals looking to improve their AutoCAD skills.