Computer
Assisted Drafting Course Narrative:
The focus of Computer Assisted Drafting is to teach
the student how to use the computer to draft technical drawings for use in
engineering, architecture, graphic design, and art. This course is part of the pre-engineering strand of the
Upper Darby High School Tech Prep program and is designed to teach students the
features, applications, limitations, and considerations associated with
micro-computer drafting & design programs.
At
the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
·
Demonstrate
skills in the efficient operation of the AutoCAD and/or MicroStation J design
software packages.
·
Operate
the CAD software to complete an orthographic, floor plan, architectural, and
large format drawing.
·
Operate
CAD related components including the microcomputer, DOS operating system,
Microsoft Windows, keyboards, mouse, printer, and plotter.
·
Apply CAD
to specific drafting disciplines such as artistic design, electronics,
facilities planning, architectural drafting, mechanical design, etc. by
designing and completing drawings using the system.
· Discuss innovations and trends in CAD technology including recent developments in hardware, 3D applications, and digital transfer to automated machines.
Computer
Assisted Drafting - Course Outline
I.
Computer Basics / Windows / DOS
(1 week)
II.
Prototyping & Menu Basics
(2
weeks)
III. Coordinate
Systems/Point Selection
(1.5 weeks)
IV. Creating
Single Entities
(3 weeks)
V.
Editing a Drawing
(2 weeks)
VI. Viewing
a Drawing
(.5 week)
VII. Layering
(1 week)
VIII. Dimensioning
(1 week)
IX.
Creating & Editing Groups (Blocks)
(1.5
weeks)
X.
Drawing Output
(.5 week)
XI.
Orthographic Fundamentals
(1
week)
XII.
Pictorial Drawings
(1 week)
XIII. The
Third Dimension
(1 week)
XIV. Advanced
3D Modeling
(1 week)
Optional Units:
I.
Calculations
II.
Attributes
III.
Bill of
Materials Generation
IV.
Hatching
& Sketching
V.
Applications
of CAD to Careers
Drafting
& Design - Key Assessments:
1. Produce computer assisted drawings with quality and content appropriate for use in commercial design, manufacturing, or construction.
2.
Use all available capabilities of the program software selectively to
complete and enhance drawings, both those assigned, and those selected by the
individual.
3.
Modify and correct drawings, using the Edit commands available in the
system.
4.
Provide dimensions, notes, bills of materials, and other text on drawings
as necessary to satisfy the information requirements of manufacturing or
construction.
5.
Use drawing libraries composed of standard shapes and components, or
previously prepared drawings, to insert desired information and entities into
current drawings.
6.
Portfolio of student work.
7.
Final examination