• COURSE DESCRIPTION:

    This course introduces students to the use of simple and complex graphic tools used to communicate and understand ideas and concepts found in the areas of architecture, manufacturing, engineering, science, and mathematics.  Topics include problem-solving strategies, classical representation methods such as sketching, and geometric construction techniques, as well as CAD (computer aided drafting), orthographic projection, and oblique and isometric drawings.  Skills in communication, mathematics, science, leadership, and problem solving are reinforced in this course.

     

    1.00 Understand fundamental concepts and trends of drafting
    1.01 Understand BIM, and Rapid Prototyping.
    1.02 Understand Industrial Design, Sustainable Design, and LEED.
    1.03 Understand career options.
    2.00 Understand the Ideation process (big 6 in academia) (SUPPLEMENTAL)
       
    3.00 Apply sketching skills and techniques for Architectural & Engineering drafting.
    3.01 Apply Rough sketching and lettering.
    3.02 Apply 2D sketching – Single and Multi-view.
    3.02 Apply 3D sketching – Pictorials.
    4.00 Apply CAD User Skills (with use of the following CAD software)
    4.01 Apply procedures for working with the User Interface (navigation tools).
    4.02 Apply procedures for creating drawings and reviewing geometric shapes.
    4.03 Apply procedures for manipulating objects including, grips, object selection, and drawing aids.
    4.04 Apply procedures for working with the drawing organization, inquiry commands, and layers.
    4.05 Apply procedures for altering objects.
    4.06 Apply procedures for working with layouts, templates, viewports.
    4.07 Apply procedures for annotating the drawing and adding text.
    4.08 Apply procedures for dimensioning.
    4.09 Apply procedures for hatching objects/enhancements.
    4.10 Apply procedures for working with reusable content/blocks.
    4.11 Apply procedures for creating additional drawing objects, including polylines, splines, and ellipses.
    4.12 Apply procedures for plotting the drawing.