ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING DESIGN I (CAD I) - Course # 641

1 Credit: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

 Architectural & Engineering Design I is a foundation course in the

Architecture & Construction cluster for students interested in a variety of

engineering and design professions. Upon completion of this course,

proficient students will be able to create technical drawings of increasing

complexity, and utilize these skills to complete the design process and

communicate project outcomes. Students will build foundation skills in

freehand sketching, fundamental technical drawing, and related

measurement and math. Standards in this course also include career

exploration within the technical design industry, as well as an overview of

the history and impact of architecture and engineering. In addition, students

will begin compiling artifacts for inclusion in a portfolio, which they will

carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of

study.