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.
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.
*
College Career Pathways – Students successfully
completing this program can receive advanced
college credit.
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