February 2008 COURSE DESCRIPTION

COURSE TITLE: Drafting - General STARS Course Title: Drafting Careers Exploration Course Number: NM 07017150 RISD 00702 Open to Grades: 7 & 8 Credit: ½ credit per semester/term Length of Course: 1 semesters/terms Prerequisite: None Fee: None COURSE DESCRIPTION: General Drafting introduces students to the technical craft of drawing illustrations to represent and/or analyze design specifications and then refine the skills necessary for the craft. General courses use exercises from a variety of applications to provide students with the knowledge and experience to develop the ability to perform freehand sketching, lettering, geometric construction, multi-view projections, and to produce various types of drawings. Advanced students will also use AutoCad Light © to refine skills. State standards and benchmarks met within this curriculum: 3A,B; 4A,B,C; %A,B,C,D

COURSE OBJECTIVES: A. To introduce the student to principals involved in sketching and mechanical drawing and the

standards that govern those principals B. To introduce the student to skills required in the production of projections, three dimensional

visualization drafting technologies and an appreciation for aesthetics. C. To introduce the student to skills on how to select and use instruments. D. To develop basic skills in the use of drawing instruments and drafting techniques. E. To instill an attitude for neatness, orderliness, accuracy, speed, and legibility F. To introduce drafting terminology G. To introduce Computer Aided Drafting COURSE MEASUREMENT: A. Written Examination Scores B. Instructor Observation C. Portfolio Assessments COURSE OUTLINE: A. Introduction: Graphic Language and Design B. Drafting standards C. Drafting Equipment and supplies D. Use and care of equipment E. Free-hand lettering F. Sketching G. Orthographic projection H. AutoCad Lt © LEARNING ACTIVITIES: A. Students are required to participate in class lectures/discussions B. Students will be required to complete a design project for each unit.

Drafting - General

Drafting - General

STUDENT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: A. Complete individual projects B. Complete Group projects C. Written tests D. Written assignments INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS INFORMATION: A. Textbook:

1. Teacher’s Edition: Exploring Drafting, Goodheart-Wilcox, 2000

Student Edition: Exploring Drafting, Goodheart-Wilcox, 2000 B. Technology: 1. Integrated laboratory apparatus 2. Computers and appropriate Auto CAD LT software 3. Projector and Screen 4. Televisions C. Other Materials Required: 1. Industry videos 2. Software and hardware for specific modules. 3. Microsoft Office 2000 or OfficeXP