Drafting Curriculum
Fundamentals of Drafting - Fall Semester - 1st. Year (Dual Credit)
Areas of study include tools and equipment, measurement, basic drafting techniques, freehand technical sketching, orthographic projection, dimensioning, basic computer skills, and drawing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on personal and professional ethics, and students will explore a variety of career opportunities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. The teacher will provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to drafting, design, and engineering occupations. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities.
Introduction to CAD - Fall Semester - 1st. Year (No Dual or EDGE credit)
Areas of study include the CAD interface, basic geometry, working aids, basic dimensioning, plotting, and student organizations. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts.
Drafting Techniques - Spring Semester - 1st. Year (Dual Credit)
Areas of study include sectioning, pictorial views, auxiliary views, patterns and developments, dimensioning, advanced 2D CAD techniques and basic 3D modeling in CAD. Students will demonstrate knowledge and technical expertise in various fundamental drafting techniques. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to drafting, design and related engineering occupations. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities.
Blueprint Reading - Spring Semester - 1st. Year (No Dual or EDGE credit)
Areas of study include blueprints and symbols. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to drafting, design and related engineering occupations. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities.
Architectural Drafting - Fall Semester - 2nd. Year (Dual Credit)
Areas of study include architectural styles, floor plans, dimensioning and annotation, site and foundation plans, elevations and section layouts and residential utilities. Emphasis will be placed on personal and professional ethics and students will explore a variety of career opportunities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. The teacher will provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to drafting, design, and engineering occupations. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities.
Piping Systems Drafting - Fall Semester - 2nd. Year (EDGE Credit)
Areas of study include piping, joints and fittings, valves, and schematics and layouts. Emphasis will be placed on personal and professional ethics, and students will explore a variety of career opportunities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and the teacher will provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to drafting, design, and related engineering occupations. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities.
Mechanical Drafting - Spring Semester - 2nd. Year (Dual Credit)
Areas of study include advanced dimensioning techniques, assembly drawings, threads and fasteners, gears and cams, welding, and basic solid modeling. Emphasis will be placed on personal and professional ethics, and students will explore a variety of career opportunities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts, and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to drafting, design, and related engineering occupations. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities.
Structural Drafting - Spring Semester - 2nd. Year (Dual Credit)
Areas of study include structural steel, high strength bolts, welding symbols and structural truss floor plans. Emphasis will be placed on personal and professional ethics, and students will explore a variety of career opportunities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts and teachers will provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to drafting, design and related engineering occupations. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities.