Photographs
Four (4) In Progress Work
Two (2) Theme Elements
One (1) Team Photo in Costume
One (1) Finished Boat
Design
AutoCAD Boat Layout
AutoCAD Paddle or Oar Design
Must appear on EVERY STUDENT WEBSITE.
Images and designs may be shared by team members.
Rubric:
4pts Four (4) In Progress Work. Images show different stages of boat completeness from different days. Images INCLUDE CAPTIONS
2pts Two (2) Theme Elements. Images showing theme elements (may be cardboard or duct tape). Elements may be photographed in progress. IMAGES INCLUDE CAPTIONS
2pt One (1) Team Photo in Costume. Photograph of all members present on race day in costume. IMAGE INCLUDES CAPTION
2pt. One (1) Finished Boat. Photograph showing the entire completed boat. IMAGE INCLUDES CAPTION
5pts AutoCAD Boat Layout. Meets criteria listed below.
5pts AutoCAD Paddle or Oar Design. Meets criteria listed below.
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20pts Total
You will be given:
Two (2) 45-inch x 80-inch sheets of double corrugated cardboard
Six (6) rolls of duct tape
Access to the Laser Cutter
Access to 1 Tape Measure
Access to 1 Utility Knife
AutoCAD Boat Layout
Design must use a title block (please use "Z01" for the title)
Design must be in REAL LIFE INCHES
All straight lines must be dimensioned (unless implied)
Dimensions must use two decimal places of precision
Dimensions must be in BLUE
The cardboard sheet must be visible, dimensioned, and be magenta in color.
AutoCAD Oar / Paddle Layout
Design must use a title block (please use "Z02" for the title)
Design must be in REAL LIFE INCHES
All straight lines must be dimensioned (unless implied)
Dimensions must use two decimal places of precision
Dimensions must be in BLUE
The laser cutting area (45in x 23in) must be visible, dimensioned, and be magenta in color.
Can I use my feet to propel the boat?
Nope, Feet in no way can be used to propel the boat. Bare hands also can NOT make contact with the water to propel the boat.
Can I bring my own duct tape?
YES, feel free to bring as much duct tape in any color to help with the design of your boat.
Can we make a paper sketch before we design the AutoCAD one?
Yes, you can do whatever your team wants to complete the assignment.
Does each team member need to make AutoCAD models?
Nope, one person could make all the models BUT each student must have them on their website.
Do the oars design elements need to be laser cut?
Nope, you can cut them by hand. If you want to cut anything with the laser cutter please ask the instructor for a laser demo.
Can the images and designs be handed in after the competition?
Yup. We will have one day after the break to post and submit materials to the website.