Industrial Arts Curriculum

Drafting I

I. Course Title: Drafting I 2 Semesters 2 Credits

II. Course Description:

The purpose of this class is to introduce the students to basic drafting techniques and applications. The students will learn techniques to create sketches of objects. The student will also use mechanical drawing tools as well as CAD (computer aided drafting) programs to compose mechanical and architectural drawings. The emphasis in Drafting I is on board composed drawings with an introduction to CAD.

III. Prerequisite: 9^th Grade Status

IV. Units/Lessons:

• Sketching

• Three-View Drawings

• Isometric Drawings

• Thread Drawings

• Dimensioning

• Architecture

Drafting II

I. Course Title: Drafting II - Independent Drafting 2 Semesters 2 Credits

II. Course Description:

The purpose of this class is to continue with mechanical drawing and architectural drawing with an emphasis on constructing drawings utilizing CAD programs. The student will be expected to learn the large variety of commands necessary to utilize the options available in CAD programs. The current programs utilized are AutoCad LT and Solidworks. This is an independent class and students will be expected to be self-motivated to learn and complete all of the assigned tasks. Students may have to come in during their free time for any additional help they need. The student will also continue to construct select drawings using traditional drafting tools.

III. Prerequisite: Drafting I

IV. Units/Lessons:

• Three-View Drawings – ACAD LT

• Dimensioning – ACAD LT & Solidworks

• Solid Modeling - Solidworks

• Architecture – ACAD LT & Home 3-D

• Independent Projects ACAD LT & Solidworks