Drafting & Design 30

Prerequisite: Drafting & Design 20

This class explores: Computers

2D & 3D Drafting and Design

Engineering/Mathematical Problem Solving

Architecture

House/Floor Plans

2-point perspectives, piping drawings, and developments of objects like cones and prisms continue to develop the students' Mechanical CAD skills. A piece of furniture will be designed and drafted in 3D format as well.

Students will draft a complete set of house plans. The assignment starts with finding and drafting a site plan. Building from the ground up, students will draft a foundation plan, followed by creating floor plans of the basement and main level. A roofing drawing will also be produced, as well as North, South, East, and West elevation drawings.

Architectural CAD - House Plans: below are examples of a site plan, elevation, and section. Students will design and draft their own set of house plans including these drawings, along with foundation and electrical plans. This is a step up from the Architectural CAD in Drafting 20 in that foundations and stairs must be properly drawn, and roofing plans will become more complex.

Advanced 3D CAD: students will select a piece of furniture (table, chair, desk, etc.) and draw it in a 3D format. More complex engineering-type drawings will also be introduced.

Mechanical CAD - Developments: drawing objects out flat, then folding them into their final form. Boxes, prisms, and cylinders are made. Truncated (cut) shapes add another challenge to the unit.

Mechanical CAD - Piping Drawings: knowing how to read, draw, and understand piping drawings is a valuable skills for any draftsperson, plumber, or homeowner. Students identify and draw different fittings and valves.