Technology & EGD

Teacher in charge: Mr B. van Rensburg

WHAT IS ENGINEERING GRAPHICS & DESIGN?

It is an internationally acknowledged subject that has both Academic and Technical applications within the contexts of Mechanical and Civil Technologies. Mathematics is compulsory when taking Engineering Graphics and Design.

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS & DESIGN AS A SUBJECT GIVES LEARNERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Communicate ideas graphically by using drawing instruments and computer-based tools
• Explore specific basic concepts and content within Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Technology
• Develop Various instrument and freehand drawing techniques and skills
• Learn by solving technological problems through graphic drawings in creative ways
• Carry out projects using the design process
• Use knowledge in a purposeful way
• Implement ‘CAD’ as a method of producing drawings
• Develop positive attitudes, perceptions and aspirations to manipulate, engineering and technology based careers

YOUR SUBJECT WILL CONSIST OF:

• Cognitive, development(visualization, insight and perception drawings)
• Freehand, instrument drawings
• First and Third angle orthographic projections
• Descriptive geometry
• Projection methods
• Practical drawings (Mechanical, Civil)
• Principles of design
• Principles of sectioning
• Scaled drawings
• Isometric drawings
• Perspective drawings
• Helix and cams
• Developments
• Inter-penetrations of solids
• Computer-aided Design “CAD’

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE:

• A Problem solver
• Produce clean, neat and accurate drawings
• Dedicated and self disciplined
• Punctual
• Respectful
• Proud of your work

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OPEN TO YOU:

• Architecture
• Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Aviation, Maritime, Agriculture, Mining etc.)
• Industrial design
• Interior designer
• Landscape architecture
• Quantity surveyor
• Building management
• City planner
• Land surveyor
• Graphic illustrator
• Jewelry designer
• Model builder
• Draughts-person
• Technician
• Manufacturing
• Teacher
• Artisans
• Medical technician
• CAD system operator

DRAWING EQUIPMENT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE:

• A3 Drawing board with ‘T’ square
• Clutch pencil
• Eraser
• Ruler
• Large 30/60° set square
• Large 45° set square
• “Quick set” compass
• Divider
• Small protractor
• Dust cloth
• Calculator
• Large file

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

NB: THIS COST MUST BE CONSIDERED AS THE ESTIMATED COST OF THREE YEARS OF EGD (ie Gr10, Gr11 and Gr12)

• Drawing Instruments ± R900.00
• Drawing Workbook ± R240.00