Unit Aim
This unit aims to provide Learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding of digital media and computer-aided design (CAD) in interior design. Learners will develop essential technical skills for creating, editing and managing digital drawings, focusing on redrawing plans and applying CAD tools effectively. By the end of the unit, Learners are able to produce accurate, well-organised 2D drawings and basic 3D visualisations for interior design projects, enhancing their design communication and presentation capabilities.
Unit Content
LO1 Know the fundamental concepts of digital media and CAD in interior design.
Introduction to digital media
Importance in interior design
Software overview (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit)
File formats and project setup
Be able to navigate and utilise basic CAD software interfaces and tools effectively.
Basics of CAD
Interface and workspace
Drawing tools and commands
Geometric shapes
Be able to redraw and modify existing floor plans using CAD software.
Redrawing floor plans
Redrawing and presenting a layout
Understanding plans and symbols
Tracing and scaling
Layer management
Be able to apply essential drawing commands, such as lines, polylines and shapes, to create accurate digital plans.
CAD tools for layouts
Precision tools
Creating walls, doors, windows
Hatching and fills
Be able to use layers, line weights and annotations to organise and enhance technical drawings.
Dimensioning and annotation
Adding dimensions
Text and labels
Annotation standards
Be able to produce scaled 2D drawings with dimensions and appropriate detailing.
Annotated 2D plans
Blocks and symbols
Creating and inserting blocks
Managing reusable components
Be able to develop basic 3D representations and visualisations for interior spaces.
Basic 3D visualisation
Converting 2D to 3D
Extrusions and modelling tools
Camera views and rendering
Simple 3D visual
