Architecture & Engineering
DRAFTING, DESIGN, & TECHNOLOGY: 1-2
BASIC MECHANICAL & ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
Drafting Design & Technology 1–2 (DDT 1-2) is designed to set the foundation for any student interested in Industrial design, engineering, and/or architecture. DDT1-2 focuses on the basic fundamentals and principles of drafting design with an emphasis on mechanical design and architecture. This course includes the principles of sketching, orthographic projection, dimensioning, pictorial drawings, floor plans, elevations, and 3D modeling via AutoDesk Inventor and computer aided drafting (CAD) via AutoDesk AutoCAD. Students will draw a variety of mechanical and architectural drawings in order to learn the “language of industry” and several custom projects gear toward their interest. 3D printers will be also be used by the student to bring their 2D and 3D design to life in the physical world.
DRAFTING, DESIGN, & TECHNOLOGY: 3-4
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
Drafting Design & Technology 3-4 (DDT3-4) is an introductory course into Residential Architecture. Content includes the drawing and sketching of floor plans, foundation plans, site plans, construction and architectural details required for the residential architecture. The majority of the drawings will be done with AutoCAD and all 3D modeling will be done via AutoDesk Revit - BIM (Building Information Technology) and the SketchUP software. During marking periods 1-3, the class as whole will create a residence from the ground up, from the site plan to the roof plan. The 4th marking period is devoted for each student to research, design, and create their own residence in Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Sketchup.
DRAFTING, DESIGN, & TECHNOLOGY: 5-6
ADVANCED MECHANICAL DRAFTING AND ENGINEERING
11, 12
1.0 credit
Drafting Design & Technology 5–6 includes a more in-depth study of mechanical design with emphasis on sectional drawings, fasteners, and working (detailed) drawings. Content includes detail drawings, working drawings, pictorials, sketching, assembly drawings, 3D parametric modeling parts and assemblies, and 3D printing. The majority of the drawings will be done with CAD (Computer Aided drafting) via AutoDesk AutoCAD and 3D parametric modeling via AutoDesk Inventor. Students will also have a variety of projects involving 3D printing in which students will create functioning mechanical devices.
DRAFTING, DESIGN, & TECHNOLOGY: 7-8
SENIOR INDEPENDENT DESIGN
12
1.0 credit
Drafting Design & Technology 7-8 is designed to meet the needs of students who are planning a career in engineering, architecture, design or any form of design technology. The course will teach advanced design techiques and will develop critical thinking skills, time management skills, group work, and applied math and science skills. All projects and assignments are students driven with the teachers approval. Advanced CAD applications, 3D modeling, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and 3D printing will be used in creation of these projects.
ANIMATION AND GAME DESIGN
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
This course will provide an introduction to the skills you need to create animations and computer games. In this course you will start out with an overview of game and animation history and quickly move into the concept of development and production of animations and computer games. There will be both individual and team assignments that will result in an actual finished products. Students will work in a computer lab with a variety of software. The concepts you will learn are similar to computer programming in that you will be instructing computers how to perform functions using advanced math skills. Students will also have to develop storylines and scenarios for animations and games. Creative students with a high interest in computers, art and math skills will be the most successful.
INTERIOR AND HOME DESIGN
9, 10, 11, 12
.5 credit
Interior & Home Design 1 is a one-semester course that will set the foundation for students who are considering a field in interior and architectural design. Students will study the physical structures and space in which people live and the relationship between the homeowner and the home. A multi-disciplinary approach to basic design fundamentals, residential architectural standards and technical skills will be studied. These skills will be achieved through the use of traditional design tools, advance computer aid drafting (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.