Drafting and Design

“I find this course to be very inspirational” –Dominik Gradzi

The main objective of this course is to offer a combination of knowledge and "hands-on" skills that will prove valuable over a lifetime as well as opening doors to a variety of career options. The areas of focus will include conventional board drawing, measurement, and and variety of software applications, primarily AutoCAD with an emphasis on architectural and mechanical drawings. Students will apply the acquired skills in the design and drawing of teacher/student-selected projects.

COURSE CONTENT:
Course content will vary depending on student entry level. A course fee of $15 covers drawing materials used during the course.

As an entry-level course the student will learn the following basic concepts:
-Traditional Drafting Techniques
-Drawing instruments, their use and conventions.
-Drawing layouts; 3-view orthographic, dimensional and pictorial drawings in isometric,
oblique and perspective sketches.

Two Dimensional drawing using AutoCAD R14
-Rules for computer use; logging on / off, saving, file and folder management.
-Drawing set-up, tools and commands.
-Layers, lines, scales, dimensioning, text.

Architectural: The student will complete introductory exercises, assignments, a definitions package, and then design and draw plans for a residential home of a given size. The level of design will be determined by the ability of the individual student. The set of plans will include a combination of board and CAD drawings for a site plan, foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, roof framing and sections with details.

Mechanical: Students will review as above and learn the following concepts:
-Geometrical drawing
-Auxiliary and revolutions
-Sectioning
-Fasteners (thread representation)
-Working drawings (orthographic, dimensioning, assembly and isometric exploded views)

FNASK: FNASK students will explore aspects of both architectural and mechanical drafting after reviewing / completing the above skill development exercises and assignments. FNASK students will complete a set of mechanical working drawings and a set of plans for a small house or cottage. A requirement for successful completion will be a computer animation using software available in the drafting lab, (at present AutoCAD R14 or Macromedia Flash).

ATTENDANCE:
This course follows the Industrial Technology Department's attendance policy and guidelines. Students will be directed to read and sign a copy of the attendance expectations. Marks for unexcused- lates(1/2%) and absences(1%) will be deducted from the student's final mark.