DRAFTING 1
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Description: This course is designed to give the student a basic, yet thorough, knowledge of skills in the areas of drafting and design techniques. Areas of drawing styles to be covered include: orthographic projection, geometric construction, auxiliary views, revolutions, isometrics, oblique views, rendering, sectioning, and perspective. A portion of this course will focus on architectural drafting. Board drawing will be the introduction and foundation of design, but AutoCAD will be emphasized more as the class progresses. AutoCAD is the primary software package taught in this course.
DRAFTING 2
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Drafting and instructor’s signature
Description: This course is designed to give the student a broader knowledge and foundation in drafting while emphasizing problem solving and creative design. Topics will include shape and pattern development, orthographic projection, topographical mapping, and three-dimensional design using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor as the primary software. Architectural drafting will be discussed and designed using AutoCAD and Chief Architect. Students will model their designs with an emphasis on rough construction framing design.