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. Please
see page 7 for more detail. 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,
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 intermediate dimensioning procedures, intermediate
orthographic projection, the application of threads and
fasteners, the information necessary to complete a set
of working drawings, manufacturing processes and the
designing process. 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. 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.
*
College Career Pathways – Students successfully
completing this program can receive advanced college
credit.
