Class Schedule 2009-2010

Technical Drafting (DFTG 1305)

Course Syllabus:  2009-2010 

Catalog Course Description: This course is an introduction to the principles of drafting to include terminology and fundamentals of drafting, basic drafting techniques, sketching techniques, drafting equipment identification and usage, lettering techniques, alphabet of lines, projection methods, geometric construction, including size and shape description, dimensioning, sections, auxiliary views, and reproduction processes.                                                                                                                        

Course Goals:

At the completion of this course the student shall be able to:

• Apply accepted drafting standards in the production of architectural drawings.
• Utilize drafting skills in the production of a complete set of working drawings.
• Utilize sketching techniques in the development of preliminary layouts of assigned projects.

• Utilize architectural scales in the production of drawing assignments.
• Student will be required to engage in oral communication activities.
• Apply dimensions and notes to the completion of working drawings.

.  Course Competencies/Learning Objectives:

• Sketch views of objects, preliminary drawing formats, and layouts of assignments.
• Apply accepted lettering practices and styles to drawings.
• Define and describe drafting tools and drafting related terminology.
• Identify drafting equipment and describe its usage.
• Utilize drafting tools in the production of drawings.
• Identify and utilize appropriate scales in the development of drawings.
• Draw multi-view drawings of a given object.
• Apply accepted architectural symbols and conventions to drawings.
• Apply basic dimensioning skills to working drawings.

• Utilize math skills in the preparation and layout of drawings.
• Construct geometric figures utilizing drafting tools.
• Draw sectional views of objects.
• Identify and research the various drafting practices in the working industry.
• Student will be required to keep and present a portfolio of assigned projects
•   Student will be required to present a written and oral report to include a PowerPoint presentation.

 

 Course Requirements, Evaluation Methods, and Grading Criteria:

The student is expected to arrive on a timely basis, be prepared to take notes, ask questions, complete assignments, and actively participate in classroom discussion.  See SCANS information for more details.  All work is to be completed on a timely basis as required by the instructor.  Homework and reading assignments, when assigned, are to be completed outside of class.  Assigned reports will require additional preparation time outside of class. The student is expected to successfully apply all previously learned skills throughout their learning experiences.  Those skills are to include and are not limited to those listed above in the Learning Objectives section.

Evaluation Methods                                                                       Grading Criteria:

                   40%         Lab/In-Class Work                                             100-90                 A

                   10%           Homework                                                          89-80                 B

                   20%          Tests                                                                   79-70                  C

                   30%          Final Exam                                                           69-0                    F

 Full course syllabus may be downloaded

Technical Drafting Syllabus (Engineering Drafting I)

Basic Computer Aided Drafting and Design Syllabus (Engineering Drafting II)