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Drafting is a one semester elective course. Drafting is the universal language of industry, as it is used in technical fields such as architecture, electrical, machining, and mechanical technologies. In this course, students will become familiar with the fundamentals of drafting and the significance it has in our present way of life. Areas to be covered include sketching, mechanical drawing, pictorials, views of objects, and dimensioning. Students will use conventional techniques and/or Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to complete drawings.
This course is designed as an introduction to drafting and design. Students interested in the fields of interior design, manufacturing, construction, military, graphic design, and engineering would benefit from this course of study. This course introduces drafting as the universal language of graphic communication and lends itself to everyday application.
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Course Goals & Objectives
Plan and complete freehand concept sketches and technical sketches and drawings
Utilize common drafting tools by demonstrating accuracy, proper technique, neatness and speed
Create multi-view drawings, including orthographic and isometric projections
Apply dimensions to drafting problems according to dimensioning standards
Utilize industry standard CAD software to construct and plot various drawings
Apply the Engineering Design Process
Sample Units of Instruction (include but are not limited to)
Drafting Fundamentals
Drafting Techniques and Skills
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Drafting and Design Applications
Careers and Opportunities
Classroom Expectations
In addition to observing classroom rules established by the district and school…
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Maintain a proper workstation.
Use authorized software only and at the approved times. Do not visit unauthorized websites, download content/software, create/edit/delete documents and/or change software/system settings without approval.
Use tools and materials as demonstrated, observing safety guidelines and workstation requirements.
Follow directions the first time they are given, and complete assignments in the allocated time.
Do not eat or drink in the classroom/shop. These items are not allowed in the classroom/shop and should be thrown away (or recycled) at the door.
Grading Procedures
Grading is based on completion of projects (25%), classwork (25%), quizzes (25%), and tests (25%). Following is the grading scale:
A 90% B 80% C 70% D 60% F below 60%
Materials for Class
Pencils & pens
Gum erasers
Quad-ruled notebook for engineering notebook (¼” graph paper, available in composition notebook, standard notebook binding, and loose leaf)
Scientific calculator (required for Introduction to Engineering and Principles of Engineering; recommended for all other Technology and Engineering courses).
Recommend Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator (app. $20); other models used in other classes may be sufficient; does not have to include graphing capabilities
Headphones (optional)
Text, Technology & Resources
District curriculum, Learning Management System, Google Apps, and teacher website
Drafting tools
PCs/workstations and workbenches
CAD software, web apps, and extensions
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