Supplies:  (2-3)  3-1/2 diskettes Double Sided High Density (DSHD) Optional:  100 Mb Zip Disk  or CDW 

Drafting Kit (See additional handout)

3 Ring Binder

Course Description:

Drafting is a universal language that is the foundation for most of the designing that is done in business and industry today from manufacturing and architectural construction to interior design and fashion.  Students will be introduced to the basic principles of mechanical and computer aided drafting and will be graded in two areas: tests and drawing activities.  Cost will consist of the student purchasing some supplies.

Course Objectives:After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Use and care of basic equipment

      A. Measurement systems

      B. Drafting instruments

2. Sketching and Lettering

3. Geometric Construction

4. Computer Aided Drafting

       A. CAD components

       B. Drawing and editing commands

       C. Prototyping

       D. Printing / Plotting

5. Multiview Drawing

6. Dimensioning

7. Sectional Views

8. Auxiliary Views

9. Descriptive Geometry

10. Pictorial Drawings

11. Working Drawings

12. Surface Developments

       A. Radial and Parallel Line

       B. Intersections

13. Architectural Drawings

14. Careers

       A. Career

       B. Post secondary educational opportunities

Methods of Evaluation:

Quizzes                      20%

Lab Assignments/Homework 60%

Final Exam                   20%

 The Shawnee Mission School District grading scale will be used.