Syllabus
Teacher: Jared Shaver
Conference Hour: 8th hour (2:44-3:30)
Phone: 741-6223 (School)
462-1274 (Home)
Textbook: “Mechanical Drawing” “AutoCAD LT 2002 Tutorial”
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10 – 12
NOTE: We will meet in the Industrial Arts classroom for the 1st quarter. We will spend the remainder of the year unless otherwise noted in the computer lab. We will discuss and determine these arrangements when that time comes.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Drafting class is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of drafting. Board drawings with T-square and triangles, freehand sketches and computers (AutoCAD) will be utilized. Area covered will include orthographic projection, auxiliary views and revolutions, section views, pictorial drawings, and residential floor plans.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
GRADES:
Grades will be determined on the basis of performance on tests, worksheets, and drawings/projects. A total points system will be utilized in figuring your grade each semester.
The grading scale that will be utilized is as follows:
95% - 100% A
90% - 94% A-
87% - 89% B+
84% - 86% B
80% - 83% B-
77% - 79% C+
74% - 76% C
70% - 73% C-
67% - 69% D+
64% - 66% D
60% - 63% D-
59% and below F
ABSENCES AND TARDIES:
Please refer to your student handbook for policies regarding absences and tardies.
Regular attendance and participation is required and necessary for you to successfully complete this course.
MAKE-UP WORK:
The length of time for the completion of make-up work shall be the equivalent to twice the number of days of absence.
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AutoCAD LT 2002 Tutorial Outline * The AutoCAD LT 2002 program is used in this class to provide an introduction to AutoCAD software and to establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. The objectives for this class will be met by utilizing the tutorial style lessons included in the “AutoCAD LT 2002 Tutorial” text. The specific lessons are outlined in detail below.
1. Introduction
· Development of Computer Aided Design
· Why use AutoCAD
· Getting started with AutoCAD
· Staring up AutoCAD
· The AutoCAD Today dialog box and Units Setup
· AutoCAD Screen Layout
· Mouse Buttons
· AutoCAD On-Line Help
2. Construction and Editing Tools
· Setup Drawing Units
· Setup GRID & SNAP intervals
· Display AutoCAD’s Toolbars
· Setup and use Object Snaps
· Edit, using the EXTEND and TRIM commands
· Use the FILLET command
· Create parallel objects, using the OFFSET command
· Use the Explode command
3. Object Properties and Organization
· Use AUTOCAD Quick Setup wizard
· Draw, using the Double Line command
· Use the ZOOM ALL command
· Create new layers
· Pre-selection of objects
· Controlling Layer Visibility
· Moving objects to a different layer
4. Orthographic Views in Multiview Drawings
· Create 2-D orthographic views using AUTOCAD
· Draw, using the Construction Line command
· Setup and Use Running Object Snaps
· Use AutoCAD’s AutoSnap feature
· Create a Miter line to transfer dimensions
· Create Projection lines in between orthographic views
· Use the POLAR Tracking option
5. Basic Dimensioning and Notes
· Understand Dimensioning Nomenclature and Basics
· Display and use the Dimension toolbar
· Use the AutoCAD Dimension Style Manager
· Create Center Marks
· Add Linear and Angular Dimensions
· Use the SINGLE LINE TEXT command
· Create Special Characters in Notes
6. Templates and Plotting
· Setup the AutoCAD Plot Style option
· Create a Template file
· Use the MIRROR command
· Create multiple copies of objects
· Setup Layouts in Paper Space
· Create Viewports in Paper Space
· Use the Properties command
· Adjust the Text scale for Plotting
7. Auxiliary Views and Grips Editing
· Use 2-D Projection method to Draw Auxiliary Views
· Create Rectangles
· Use the basic GRIPS Editing commands
· Create and Edit the Plot Style table
· Setup and use the Polar Tracking option
· Create Viewports in Paper Space
8. Section Views
· Use CAD methods to create Section Views
· Use the Object Snap Shortcut options
· Change the Linetype Scale property
· Stretching and moving objects with GRIPS
· Create cutting plane lines
· Use the HATCH command
9. Assembly Drawings and AutoCAD Blocks
· Create an Assembly Drawing from Part files
· Load Multiple Drawings into a single AutoCAD session
· Define a Block
· Create multiple copies using BLOCKS
· Copy and paste with the Windows Clipboard
· Use the MOVE and ROTATE commands
Conference Hour: 8th hour (2:44-3:30)
Phone: 741-6223 (School)
462-1274 (Home)
Textbook: “Mechanical Drawing” “AutoCAD LT 2002 Tutorial”
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 10 – 12
NOTE: We will meet in the Industrial Arts classroom for the 1st quarter. We will spend the remainder of the year unless otherwise noted in the computer lab. We will discuss and determine these arrangements when that time comes.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Drafting class is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of drafting. Board drawings with T-square and triangles, freehand sketches and computers (AutoCAD) will be utilized. Area covered will include orthographic projection, auxiliary views and revolutions, section views, pictorial drawings, and residential floor plans.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Students will differentiate between drafting techniques and practices.
- Students will perform multi-view sketch drawings.
- Students will create dimensional multi-view drawings.
- Students will create pictorial drawings.
- Students will draw auxiliary, sectional, and rotational views.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
- Each student must be prepared for class by always bringing pencil, paper, and calculator (if needed) to class everyday.
- Each student will be prompt to class and in their seat by the time the tardy bell begins to ring.
- Students should remain in their seats unless given permission to leave their seats.
- Students should talk only at designated times or when given permission to speak.
- Students will refrain from negative verbal comments or other forms of harassment toward other students.
- Your drafting tools will be provided at school and should be obtained before class begins and put away at the end of class.
- You must have an up-to-date acceptable use of computers agreement on file with the office in order to use the computers.
- Game playing on the AutoCAD computers during class is not allowed.
- Students will not be allowed to use cell phones or mp3 devices.
- Students will not be allowed to leave the room unless there is an emergency or the office requests that they leave.
GRADES:
Grades will be determined on the basis of performance on tests, worksheets, and drawings/projects. A total points system will be utilized in figuring your grade each semester.
The grading scale that will be utilized is as follows:
95% - 100% A
90% - 94% A-
87% - 89% B+
84% - 86% B
80% - 83% B-
77% - 79% C+
74% - 76% C
70% - 73% C-
67% - 69% D+
64% - 66% D
60% - 63% D-
59% and below F
ABSENCES AND TARDIES:
Please refer to your student handbook for policies regarding absences and tardies.
Regular attendance and participation is required and necessary for you to successfully complete this course.
MAKE-UP WORK:
The length of time for the completion of make-up work shall be the equivalent to twice the number of days of absence.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
AutoCAD LT 2002 Tutorial Outline * The AutoCAD LT 2002 program is used in this class to provide an introduction to AutoCAD software and to establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of Computer Aided Engineering. The objectives for this class will be met by utilizing the tutorial style lessons included in the “AutoCAD LT 2002 Tutorial” text. The specific lessons are outlined in detail below.
1. Introduction
· Development of Computer Aided Design
· Why use AutoCAD
· Getting started with AutoCAD
· Staring up AutoCAD
· The AutoCAD Today dialog box and Units Setup
· AutoCAD Screen Layout
· Mouse Buttons
· AutoCAD On-Line Help
2. Construction and Editing Tools
· Setup Drawing Units
· Setup GRID & SNAP intervals
· Display AutoCAD’s Toolbars
· Setup and use Object Snaps
· Edit, using the EXTEND and TRIM commands
· Use the FILLET command
· Create parallel objects, using the OFFSET command
· Use the Explode command
3. Object Properties and Organization
· Use AUTOCAD Quick Setup wizard
· Draw, using the Double Line command
· Use the ZOOM ALL command
· Create new layers
· Pre-selection of objects
· Controlling Layer Visibility
· Moving objects to a different layer
4. Orthographic Views in Multiview Drawings
· Create 2-D orthographic views using AUTOCAD
· Draw, using the Construction Line command
· Setup and Use Running Object Snaps
· Use AutoCAD’s AutoSnap feature
· Create a Miter line to transfer dimensions
· Create Projection lines in between orthographic views
· Use the POLAR Tracking option
5. Basic Dimensioning and Notes
· Understand Dimensioning Nomenclature and Basics
· Display and use the Dimension toolbar
· Use the AutoCAD Dimension Style Manager
· Create Center Marks
· Add Linear and Angular Dimensions
· Use the SINGLE LINE TEXT command
· Create Special Characters in Notes
6. Templates and Plotting
· Setup the AutoCAD Plot Style option
· Create a Template file
· Use the MIRROR command
· Create multiple copies of objects
· Setup Layouts in Paper Space
· Create Viewports in Paper Space
· Use the Properties command
· Adjust the Text scale for Plotting
7. Auxiliary Views and Grips Editing
· Use 2-D Projection method to Draw Auxiliary Views
· Create Rectangles
· Use the basic GRIPS Editing commands
· Create and Edit the Plot Style table
· Setup and use the Polar Tracking option
· Create Viewports in Paper Space
8. Section Views
· Use CAD methods to create Section Views
· Use the Object Snap Shortcut options
· Change the Linetype Scale property
· Stretching and moving objects with GRIPS
· Create cutting plane lines
· Use the HATCH command
9. Assembly Drawings and AutoCAD Blocks
· Create an Assembly Drawing from Part files
· Load Multiple Drawings into a single AutoCAD session
· Define a Block
· Create multiple copies using BLOCKS
· Copy and paste with the Windows Clipboard
· Use the MOVE and ROTATE commands