Reading Construction Blueprint Drawings

C&EE X 407.4

Master the art of interpreting construction drawings, equipping you with essential skills for understanding architectural and engineering plans.  

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starting at $1,050.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Analyze complex construction drawings and specifications accurately and efficiently
  • Interpret architectural and engineering symbols and conventions commonly used in construction drawings
  • Determine quantities and dimensional properties of all the materials shown on the construction drawings
  • Enhance communication with architects, engineers and other stakeholders through improved understanding of construction drawings
  • Acquire the skills in visual perception of 3D designs from 2D drawings

About this course:

From floor plans to elevations, sections, and details, this comprehensive course provides a solid foundation for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in blueprint reading. This introductory course in reading and analyzing architecture and construction documents provides the theory and practice to read complete sets of drawings used in building design and building construction. Students explore elements of architecture and construction document reading, from sheet characteristics and drawing symbols to reading specialty prints and construction specifications. Students will also develop skills in reading, visual perception, technical communication, and problem solving, and are given a full set of construction project documents to work through typical problems commonly encountered by industry professionals. This course utilizes the PDF viewing and editing software Bluebeam® to navigate construction documents.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Evan Nishizu
401264
Fee:
$1,050.00
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Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 12
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 04, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Course Requirements
Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
Internet access required to access course materials.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Evan Nishizu
402784
Fee:
$1,050.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 6
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed May 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed May 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed May 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed May 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Ravi Pariah
402783
Fee:
$1,050.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Apr. 6
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
Internet access required to access course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu May 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu May 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu May 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu May 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu May 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jun 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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