Drafting 

Course Sequence Suggested

DRAFTING 1: ENGINEERING DESIGN/CAD (5788) or (5788V)
Open to grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 with preference given to 10 and 11   
1 credit

Board-approved materials fee may be collected.

Basic concepts of scale drawing and orthographic projections making simple 2 and 3 dimensional drawings using manual drafting tools and computer-aided design (CAD).  Course enables a student to make the transition into the use of CAD software by having them make increasingly complicated drawings.  Students work in teams on class projects to create a complete set of construction and the assemble for a mechanical or architectural product.

DRAFTING 2: ENGINEERING DESIGN/CAD (5788a) or (5788aV)
Open to grades 10, 11, and 12  
1 credit 

Prerequisite: Drafting 1: Engineering Design/CAD (5788 or 5788V), with 80% mastery of competencies or teacher recommendation

Board-approved materials fee may be collected.

Students complete more complex assignments and projects based on the knowledge and skills learned in Drafting 1 utilizing CAD (Autodesk’s Design Academy programs).

DRAFTING 2 ADVANCED:  COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (5789) or (5789V)
Open to grades 11 and 12
2 credits – full year 

Prerequisite: Drafting 2: Engineering Design/CAD (5788 or 5788V), with 80% mastery of competencies or teacher recommendation

Board-approved materials fee may be collected.

Students learn to use a CAD program (Autodesk’s Design Academy programs) to create engineering drawings, assemble drawings, welding and process drawings, cross sections, 3D representations, and bills of materials. Individual drawings with some group projects and increasing complex drawings are emphasized.