Design and Drawing for Production (DDP)

Course Title: Design and Drawing for Production (DDP)

Course Description:

This introductory design class is intended for students in grades 9-12 interested in learning the design process, mechanical drawing techniques and their relationship to production processes. The initial focus of the class will be on the element of design creativity, while addressing functional and aesthetic requirements of the products. Students will also learn a variety of mechanical drawing techniques in an effort to prepare them to be effective graphic communicators in a technical society. Various types of drawings will be incorporated into design challenges including orthographic projections, pictorials, sections, auxiliary views and revolutions. Each of these types of drawings will be integrated into activities that primarily focus on the production of exciting, real world products.

Design and Drawing for Production (DDP) is an approved course to meet the one unit of art/music requirement for graduation for all students, in addition to approved art education course or a CTE sequence. The DDP syllabus is aligned with Standard 5 of the Mathematics, Science and Technology Learning Standards and the Visual Arts Learning Standards. (www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/technology/ddp/)

Course Competencies/ Learning Objectives:

Students who successfully complete Design and Drawing for Production will be competent in the following areas:

Through the implementation of this syllabus, the student will be able to:

1. Solve design problems in a unique, vigorous and creative manner by conceptualizing and visualizing the use of systems which are sequential, logical and temporally ordered.

2. Communicate graphically with accuracy and precision, timeliness and responsibility as a means of skills preparation for entry level employment.

3. Experience a wide variety of problems demonstrating competence in traditional and contemporary methods, practices and technologies appropriate to industry and occupational areas.

4. Evaluate the quality of man-made objects through the application of historical knowledge, technical description and aesthetic judgment.

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of environmental, sociologic and economic factors on design.

6. Understand art as being bias free with respect to job marketability.

7. Experience the introduction and integration of computer assisted design and drawing as a means of producing desired results.

Student Evaluation

The grading system for the Design and Drawing for Production course at Cooperstown Jr/ High School is as follows:

Attendance Policy

Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Cooperstown Jr/Sr High School expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.

Classroom Expectations

    1. Arrive to class on time
    2. Be prepared
    3. Respect your classmates and teacher
    4. Give your all, all the time
    5. Be responsible for your actions
    6. No eating, drinking, cell phones, or iPods permitted in the classroom

Class Requirements

No Pre-requisites for this course

Methodology

A combination of lecture, class discussion, presentations, videos, hands-on project based learning, cooperative learning, and real-world problem-based activities will be used in this course. Grades will be determined by the satisfactory and timely completion of assignments. The grade(s) for each assignment is based on the prerequisite given for each assignment. Below is an overview of topic/ units and major assessments/assignments for this course. Please note dates/timeframes are subject to change and are an estimate.

Course Syllabus