COMPUTER-AIDED
DRAFTING AND DESIGN
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Please
see page 7 for more detail. Students deciding to enter the
field of drafting technology will be introduced 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, 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 dimensioning procedures, intermediate orthographic
projection, the application of threads and fasteners, the 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, 3-D computer aided drafting, 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. Students
reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible
for Work Based Learning (WBL). Each
student will take the National Occupational Competency Testing
Institute (NOCTI) exam, which is a performance-based test. 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.
*College Career Pathways – Students
successfully completing this program may qualify
for advanced college credit.
