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 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.
