Introduction To CAD
Course Overview:
This course is a two part introduction to mechanical drawing, an important element in
“STEAM” education. This class can be considered as an art elective. The use of traditional
hand drawing instruments, basic drawing skills and techniques including graphic geometry, orthographic drawing and sketching will be studied. CADD will be introduced after a few
weeks as we continue to explore mechanical drawing. The various professions that use CADD
or technical drawing will be also explored.
Communication:
Students can talk to me during class or after school. I can also be reached by email, landergan.catherine@marbleheadschools.org. Should parents like to speak with or meet with me, I am happy to set up an appointment.
Classroom Expectations:
See "Syllabus" sheet on Google Classroom (student login required). All assignments are listed on this blog should students and parents want to see what will be done all semester.
Textbook:
Assignments are from Engineering Drawing and Graphic Technology – 14th Edition, French, Vierck, Foster. Chapters: Intro-5,
Homework Policy:
Home work must be handed in in a timely fashion.
Quizzes/Test:
There is a final exam at the end of the semester. It is approximately 10% of the quarter's grade.
Course Outline:
Intro to Mechanical drawing and AutoCAD
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Mechanical drawing as the method of communication for the technical industry
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The manual drafting tools
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Graphic geometry
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Orthographic Drawing and sketching – including multi view drawings
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Introduction to CAD/CAM and AutoCAD.
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Commands and file structure
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Professions that use drafting – possible careers
Projects:
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Drawing exercises with traditional hand tools: 2 assignments
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AutoCAD single view drawings
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AutoCAD orthographic drawings
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Dimensioning
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Self Portrait in AutoCAD
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Using the laser cutter should there be time
Extra Help:
Extra help is available during student's study halls or after school from 2:30 to 3:00.
Tardiness and Absences:
Student will need to make up any tardiness at the end of the day.
Make Up Work:
Work can be made up till the end of the quarter for full credit.
Grading:
Grades are based on points averaged by quarter: Final Exam: 10% ,Homework: 5%, attitude and effort: 10%, projects: 75%
All work will be reviewed with the student. Assignments can be resubmitted for full credit till the end of the quarter. Any plagiarism will result in a 0 for the assignment. Each student is expected to be actively working in the CAD lab during each class period. Failure to work actively will result in a zero for that class.
Course Timeline by Quarter:
See Google Classroom (you will need student login)