COMPUTER-AIDED
DRAFTING & DESIGN
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN
(3 credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program.
Students deciding to enter the field of drafting technology
will be exposed to the basics of safety, as well as the use
and care of drafting tools and equipment. Students
are introduced to elements of the design process, industry
standards, geometric terms and standards, free hand sketching
and dimensioning, basic lettering, alphabet of lines, AutoCAD© basics,
and standard conventions of drawing principles. Students
begin with small sketching assignments and progress to geometric
assignments. Technology-related mathematics, reading,
writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
INTERMEDIATE
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN (3 credits)
In Grade 10, students receive instruction and demonstrate skills
in basic geometric terms and construction, sketching, orthographic
views and pictorial drawing, alphabet of lines, auxiliary views,
section views, basic dimensioning procedures, threads and fasteners,
and detail drawings. Students continue to receive instruction
in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading
and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
ADVANCED
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students receive instruction and demonstrate skills
in tolerance and dimensioning procedures; intermediate orthographic
projection; the application of threads and fasteners; information
necessary to complete a set of working drawings; the design
process; and current manufacturing processes. Students
continue to receive instruction in safety requirements and
demonstrate sound safety practices. Students will perform
in-school drafting and design projects for customers. Students
reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible
for Work Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading
and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
COMPUTER-AIDED
DRAFTING AND DESIGN APPLICATIONS (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students receive instruction and demonstrate skills
in advanced geometric tolerance and dimensioning, two-dimensional
computer aided drafting (AutoCAD©), 3-D computer aided
drafting (Autodesk Inventor©), intersection drawings and
development drawings. Students continue to receive instructions
in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students
will demonstrate the ability to complete a job application
and interview ando perform entry-level job readiness and trade
skills. Students will perform in-school drafting and
design projects for customers. Each student will take
the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI)
exam, which is a performance-based test. Students reaching
an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work
Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading
and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be able
to pursue a two-year or a four-year degree in the areas
of manufacturing or mechanical engineering or other related
fields. Students can obtain immediate employment
as a computer-aided drafter or illustrator or as an engineering
technician in applicable industries.
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College Career Pathways – Students successfully
completing this program can receive advanced college
credit.
