(CAD) Computer Aided Drafting & Design

712214 Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CAD)

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 & Sophomore, Junior or Senior Classification Credit: 1

Students enrolled in this course will demonstrate knowledge and skills of the process of design as it applies to engineering fields using multiple software applications and tools necessary to produce and present working drawings, solid model renderings, and prototypes. Students will use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Through implementation of the design process, students will transfer advanced academic skills to component designs. The primary focus will be an introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminology and fundamentals, including size and shape descriptions, projection methods, geometric construction, sections, auxiliary views, and reproduction processes. This course instructs students in modern graphics and modeling fundamentals for engineering design. Students will be introduced to freehand sketching, multi-view orthographic projection, shape modeling and its applications in computer- aided drafting and design (CAD). Studies will include graphic geometry and projection techniques, visualization methods, pictorial drawings, geometric modeling techniques for CAD, drafting practices, and manufacturing processes and materials documentation. An electronic portfolio is required to receive credit from ACC after successfully completing the class, registering with ACC and completing an interview with ACC staff.