Courses of Study : Career Tech: Architecture and Construction

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Drafting Design
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1 ) Relate the importance of drafting design technology in today's technological work force.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Drafting Design
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2 ) Demonstrate the safe handling of drafting design tools according to classroom and environmental practices, procedures, and regulations.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Drafting Design
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3 ) Demonstrate mathematic skills related to drafting design, including basic fractions, scale reading, and conversion of customary to metric and metric to customary measurements.

•  Solving higher-order mathematics applications
Example: calculating thread depth and pitch

•  Calculating architectural computations
Examples: area, rise and run

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Drafting Design
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4 ) Demonstrate use of drawing media and drafting instruments.

Examples: architectural scales, graphite, lead holders

•  Utilizing computer software for drafting applications
•  Reproducing drafting originals
Examples: print, plot, blueprint or photocopy

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Drafting Design
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5 ) Demonstrate drafting techniques for freehand sketching, lettering, geometric figures, and the alphabet of lines to create a drawing.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Drafting Design
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6 ) Construct basic multi-view two-dimensional drawings, including visualizing principle views, creating third-angle projection, selecting proper drawing scale, and organizing layout of primary views.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Drafting Design
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7 ) Apply dimensions and notes to multi-view drawings, utilizing American National Standards Institute (ANSI) dimensioning standards and decimal, metric, or dual dimensioning.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Drafting Design
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8 ) Utilize CAD software to generate a multi-view drawing using appropriate file management techniques, basic drawing commands, and basic dimensioning techniques.

Examples: file management techniques—create, set up, and save files

-  basic drawing commands—line, ellipse, circle, scale

-  basic dimensioning techniques—linear, angular

•  Utilizing CAD software and computer to print a multi-view drawing