Architectural Drafting and Graphics Course Online

This course includes

30 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to architectural and interior drafting, covering the principles, tools, conventions, and professional standards used to communicate design intent through technical drawings. Students will develop a foundational understanding of drafting as a precise visual language used across architecture, interior design, and construction industries. Beginning with the purpose and history of drafting, the course explores how drawings function as technical and communicative documents. Students will learn to think like draftspersons by developing skills in accuracy, consistency, hierarchy, and clarity, with emphasis placed on understanding drawing sets, title blocks, scale, and orientation, as well as the proper use of drafting tools, linework, and lettering.

Through guided lessons and hands-on projects, students will learn to draft floor plans, elevations, sections, and details using industry-standard conventions. The course culminates in measuring an existing space and producing a scaled, dimensioned, and annotated floor plan drawing within a title block. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the technical literacy and drafting confidence necessary for advanced design courses and professional practice.

Full Tuition

$579
Due before the class starts

This course includes

30 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution

Why Learn at VDCI?

Hands-on training

Work on projects proven to boost retention

Time-tested curriculum

Refined over many years for an optimal learning experience

This training will definitely help my career. I was able to show my supervisor and co-workers what the software programs have to offer and what I'm capable of when the time comes for creating that construction design team in the future. I was able to provide documentation to my employer that the money spent was well worth it. The training I received at VDCI will become an asset moving forward.
—Donahue Chase

Learn from AEC industry experts

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed

Receive support from course instructors

Get help when you need it

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24/7 access to our premium course videos and projects.
Industry experts are assigned as your course instructor. Message your instructor with any questions.
Participate in VDCI online discussion forums — share ideas and receive additional support.
Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.

Expert Instructors

Our instructors are industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.

Rachel Knudson

Instructor

Richard Hess

Instructor

David Sellers

Instructor

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Architectural Drafting and Graphics Course Online (Coming Soon) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Understand drafting as a precise technical communication tool and explain its role across architecture, interior design, and construction industries.
Recognize the historical evolution of drafting and explain how traditional principles inform contemporary practice.
Apply principles of precision, hierarchy, consistency, and visual clarity to produce professional-quality drawings.
Interpret and navigate architectural drawing sets, including plans, elevations, sections, details, title blocks, and sheet numbering systems.
Use drafting tools, materials, and scale accurately to measure, set up, and produce technical drawings.
Apply industry standard linework, lettering, dimensioning, and annotation conventions across a variety of drawing types.
Draft floor plans, elevations, sections, and details using professional conventions and graphic standards.
Measure an existing space and translate field data into a scaled, dimensioned, and annotated floor plan drawing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the target audience for this course?

This course is designed for students pursuing studies in architecture, interior design, or construction who are early in their academic journey and looking to build a strong technical foundation in drafting and design communication.

Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Options FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

How long do I have access to the course materials?

This course is available for 30 days.
You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
The confidence of learning at an accredited institution

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$579.00	Total You Pay