COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EXPLORATORY AND INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN
(3 credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Students deciding to enter the field of drafting technology will be exposed to the basics of safety, as well as the use and care of drafting tools and equipment.  Students are introduced to elements of the design process, industry standards, geometric terms and standards, free hand sketching and dimensioning, basic lettering, alphabet of lines, AutoCAD© basics, and standard conventions of drawing principles.  Students begin with small sketching assignments and progress to geometric assignments.  Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum. 

INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN (3 credits)
In Grade 10, students receive instruction and demonstrate skills in basic geometric terms and construction, sketching, orthographic views and pictorial drawing, alphabet of lines, auxiliary views, section views, basic dimensioning procedures, threads and fasteners, and detail drawings.  Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices.  Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students receive instruction and demonstrate skills in tolerance and dimensioning procedures; intermediate orthographic projection; the application of threads and fasteners; information necessary to complete a set of working drawings; the design process; and current manufacturing processes.  Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices.  Students will perform in-school drafting and design projects for customers.  Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL).  Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN APPLICATIONS (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students receive instruction and demonstrate skills in advanced geometric tolerance and dimensioning, two-dimensional computer aided drafting (AutoCAD©), 3-D computer aided drafting (Autodesk Inventor©), intersection drawings and development drawings.  Students continue to receive instructions in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices.  Students will demonstrate the ability to complete a job application and interview ando perform entry-level job readiness and trade skills.  Students will perform in-school drafting and design projects for customers.  Each student will take the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam, which is a performance-based test.  Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL).  Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

Students successfully completing this course of study will be able to pursue a two-year or a four-year degree in the areas of manufacturing or mechanical engineering or other related fields.  Students can obtain immediate employment as a computer-aided drafter or illustrator or as an engineering technician in applicable industries.

* College Career Pathways – Students successfully completing this program can receive advanced college credit.