ADVANCED TECHNICAL

Course Information:

Credit:  1 Unit       

Prerequisites:   Basic & Autocad Drafting  OR Equal

                 Advanced AutoCAD        OR Equal   

                 Architectural                OR Equal   

Required Text:  Learning 3D Studio VIZ A Tutorial Approach Tickoo McLees GW Publisher

Supplies:  (2-3)  3-1/2 diskettes Double Sided High Density (DSHD)

            Optional:  100 Mb Zip Disk  or CDWriteable

             Drafting Kit (See additional handout)

             3 Ring Binder

NO FOOD OR DRINK IN THE LAB, IT WILL BE TAKEN AWAY FROM YOU.

NO INTERNET ACCESS UNLESS TEACHER APPROVED.

Course Description:

This is a course designed for students who are interested in drafting problems that go beyond Drafting Architectural and Drafting Advanced AutoCAD. Instruction is planned on an individual basis and the work is arranged according to previous experiences, aptitudes, abilities, and interests of each student. Cost will consist of the student purchasing some supplies and equipment.  Students completing the Drafting Program may articulate with the Drafting Program at JCCC and may be eligible to receive college credits tuition free.

Course Objectives:

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

1. Student orientation and instruction

2. Construction

       A. Planning and Drawings

       B. Materials

       C. Processes

       D. Residential

       E. Commercial

       F. Future

3. Visual Communication

       A. Graphics

       B. 3-D Modeling

       C. 3-D Animation

4. Problem Requirements

       A. Complexity

       B. Characteristics

       C. Working Drawings

       D. Meets teacher Requirements

5. Computer Applications

       A. Cad Applications

       B. Modeling Applications

6. Special Project

       A. Research

       B. Design

       C. Development

       D. Construct

       E. Presentation

       F. Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation:

Quizzes                      20%

Lab Assignments/Homework 60%

Final Exam                   20%

The Shawnee Mission School District grading scale will be used.