Systematically introduces computer-aided architectural design applications commonly encountered during professional practice. Develops basic familiarity and proficiency with principles of computer-aided architectural design using the Windows operating system. Presentation and training focus on AutoCAD software. Includes 2D & 3D modeling of existing buildings. Topics include objects, layers, classes, annotation methods, dimensions, units, scales, groups, symbols, blocks and graphic database library storage & retrieval techniques. Presents new methods of moving from 2D planes to 3D masses. Architectural graphic presentation with added values of rendering & lighting effects.