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Syllabus 2008-09
Computer Aided Drafting (C.A.D.)
Philosophy:I believe that every student can improve themselves through education and has theinnate capability to learn.It is also my belief that every student has something positivetocontribute to the learning process.
Classroom Code of Conduct:School regulations will and must be enforced.In addition thefollowing will apply:1.No food or drink at the computers in the lab.2.Students will berrespectful of the facility.3.Students will be respectful of all others & their property.4.Students will use heir time efficiently.5.Students will apply the keys to C .A.D.- Efficiency, Discipline, & C.A.D. Concepts.6.Students need to be seated when the bellrings or will be considered tardy.
Subjects Covered: C.A.D. 1 - Mechanical Design in C.A.D.
C.A.D.:project design,point entry methods, Universal Coordinate System, file management, display controls, layer control, various drawing commands, single view drawings,axonometric drawings (isometric drawings & diametric views), perspective views, orthographic drawings,auxiliary views, sectioning, dimensioning, creating blocks, editing commands, line-types, 3-D wire frame & modeling, paper space & model space,3-D drawings, architectural drawing andblue print reading, reverse engineering, group projects, career exploration,sketching,West Point Bridge Design Contest.
Subjects Covered: C.A.D. 2 - Three Dimensional Modeling
Project design, communication skills, systems, leadership & teamwork, ethics & legal responsibilities, careers, drafting & design fundamentals, orthographic projections, pictorial drawings, dimensioning, CAD hardware, CAD software, CAD – creating commands, CAD – editing & manipulating commands,CAD dimensioning, CAD – analyze, CAD – productivity, CAD – Mechanical, CAD – production drawings, CAD – pneumatic/hydraulic drawings, CAD – advanced 3D models, rendering & introductory animation.
Subjects Covered: C.A.D. 3 - Three Dimensional Modeling & Animation
Project design, communication skills, systems, leadership & teamwork, ethics & legal responsibilities, careers, drafting & design fundamentals, orthographic projections, pictorial drawings, dimensioning, CAD hardware, CAD software, CAD – creating commands, CAD – editing & manipulating commands,CAD dimensioning, CAD – analyze, CAD – productivity & work habits, CAD – Mechanical, CAD – production drawings, CAD – pneumatic/hydraulic drawings, CAD – advanced 3D models, rendering & introductory animation. Advanced CAD – create, Advanced CAD – Edit, Advanced CAD – Manipulate
Subjects Covered: C.A.D. 4 - Architectural Design
Project design, communication skills, systems, leadership & teamwork, ethics & legal responsibilities, careers, drafting & design fundamentals, orthographic projections, pictorial drawings, dimensioning, CAD hardware, CAD software, CAD – creating commands, CAD – editing & manipulating commands,CAD dimensioning, CAD – analyze, CAD – productivity & work habits, CAD – Mechanical, CAD – production drawings, CAD – pneumatic/hydraulic drawings, CAD – advanced 3D models, rendering & introductory animation. Advanced CAD – create, Advanced CAD – Edit, Advanced CAD – Manipulate, Advanced CAD – Architectural Drawings, Advanced CAD – building utility drawings.
Students will need:pencils, erasers, notebook, & Positive Mental Attitude (P.M.A.).
Coarse Fee:none.
Grading Scale:A = 100-93C+ = 79-77F = 59-0
A- = 92-90C = 76-73
B+ = 89-87C- = 72-70
B = 86-83D+ = 69-67
B- = 82-80D = 66-60
Grading:
A. Work Expectations:
1. Steady progress must be made in class.
2. Regular attendance.
3. Students may wish to come in before or after school for extra lab time.
B. Grades:Will be based on written work, tests, understanding of and the ability to useCAD software, & completed drawings.
60%= drawings, written work, understanding of AutoCAD
25%= on test scores
10%= on leadership (individual, group, & community)
5%= on citizenship (interactions between students & staff)
Technique of Instruction:lecture, demonstration, & hands on computers monitored byinstructor, small groups & peer assistance.
Tardiness:Thefollowing procedure will be used for dealing with tardiness:
1.Tardy 1-3, students will receive a verbal warning.
2.4th tardy, 30minutes detention & parent contact.
3.5th tardy, 60 minutes detention.
4.Tardy 6+, will be referred to the office.
Leadership:Leadership is 10% of grade
All vocational courses are required to provide some form of leadership activity with in the context of the class.In this class leadership will take on three forms: individual, group and community/career opportunities.Some examples of leadership are: peer tutoring, assisting the instructor in the shut down and clean up of the lab, loading the printer with paper prior to it running out, being a good citizen/student in class (lead by example), volunteering to clean your work station (i.e. desk, monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.), organize the awards ceremony at Christmas break or at summer break, taking on community volunteer projects involving C.A.D. skills, taking part in the West Point Bridge Contest, etc…
Students will work cooperatively in small groups to complete a design problem. The process will incorporate parliamentary procedures in meetings, group participation, use of the leader and follower roles, train others within the group, and group management.
Students will participate in career exploration in an effort to make students aware of the opportunities available in industry today. We will have guest speakers come into class from a variety of related industry. Students will be required to complete a career interest survey, fill out a job application form, write a resume and locate data on job availability, training requirements, and wages.
Articulation:3 college credits can be earned fromPeninsulaCommunity Collegebysuccessfully completingone yearof C.A.D. with a grade level of aBor better.
Note:There is a one time fee for first time articulation students of $10.00.
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