PRE CAD DESIGN

Grades 10, 11, 12 * .50 Credit * Career Zone: EMIT

Fulfills MMC graduation requirement toward 1.0 credit in Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts. This demanding class is recommended prior to a trainee enrolling in a CTE CAD/Manufacturing class (1604). Students will be exposed to AutoCAD 2018 2D CAD where they will learn sketching, geometric construction, orthographic views, parametric dimensioning, auxiliary views, section views, descriptive geometry, and assembly drawings. The class is designed to expose students to the field of Manufacturing, Engineering & Designing.

In addition, the class is taught in a facilitated environment, which allows them to excel in their abilities. This course is aligned with the Engineering / Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Career Zones.

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CAD DESIGN

CAD DESIGN I & II

Shared campus option is open to Fowlerville and Pinckney students

Location: Howell High School, 1200 W. Grand River, Howell, MI 48843

Course Length: Two year, two class period block

Prerequisite: Successful completion of CAD I Before CAD II

Satisfies: 4th Math and VPAA

Postsecondary credit for this course MAY be available, please see instructor.

This two-year design course is designed to create opportunities for students to learn the necessary skills and knowledge acquired to help prepare for the field of Mechanical Engineering and/or residential Architectural Design. In this course, students will be exposed to key facets of mechanical product design and will teach the understanding of the unique requirements of this profession. In addition, the class is taught in a facilitated environment, which allows students to excel their abilities.

To achieve this goal:

Develop your ability to use the latest state-of-the-art CAD Software such as NX 10, AutoCad 2018, Rivets 2018, and Softplan 2014.
Develop the ability to understand and apply engineering and scientific principles to solutions of real-world problems.
Develop the ability to understand and unique requirements in design of mechanical products and services.
Develop the ability to effectively communicate the product design process through CAD drawings and manufacturing.
Develop the ability to construct and design mechanical parts using CAD/CAM software (Master CAM) and the ability to manufacture engineering parts using a 3D printer, Router,Plasma Cutter, CNC mill, which allows students to bring their projects to life.
In addition, students will be working on various math & physics worksheets.They will be required to write a resume, references, cover letter, thank you letter, and complete a portfolio. All students will be required to complete a full set of engineering drawings, which consists of an assembly drawing and details using various designed-related topics and tools discussed throughout this two-semester course. The goal is for all students to participate in Michigan Industrial Technology Educational Society (MITES) and also be their end-of-the-year final project, which will provide exposure to and pride for their hard work.

The major curriculum for fall semester is:

First semester students will learn CAD Software through the use of tutorials, which will teach all the facets of the CAD software and drafting. By the middle of second semester students should be able to create a complete set of working assembly drawings (engineering) or residential house drawings, if they choose Architectural.
1. Geometric Construction
2. Orthographic Views
3. Dimensioning & Tolerancing
4. Sections
Second semester students will learn:
1. Safety, Drawing and Classroom Procedures
2. Pictorial Drawings
Third semester students will learn:
1. Fasteners
2. Leadership/Employability Skills
Fourth semester students will learn:
1. 3D Parametric Drawing
2. Assembly/Working Drawings