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Design Technology (Drafting) (CTE)

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CAD Mechanical Design 1 | Course #8400 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
This is the first instructional course in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals to develop technical knowledge and skills required to plan and prepare scale pictorial interpretations of engineering and design concepts. This includes instruction in the use of 2D/3D/ CAD software, sketching, drawing, layout, geometric construction, orthographic projection, and dimensioning. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

CAD Mechanical Design 2 | Course #8402 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits .5
Recommended Prerequisite: CAD Design 1
This course is the second in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with an understanding in the application required to produce a workable drawing. Good sketching techniques should be emphasized when preparing to start a working drawing.  Drawings that are assigned should complement the competency and require the student to solve problems, not just copy.  Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

CAD Mechanical Design 3 | Course #8412 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits .5
Recommended Prerequisite: CAD Design 1 and CAD Design 2
This course is the third in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with an emphasis in developing technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related professionals. This includes instruction in the use of 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, threads and fasteners, welding symbols, geometric dimensioning and assemblies.

CAD Architectural Design 1 | Course #8403 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
This is the first instructional course in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with knowledge of residential architectural and related construction. This course includes instruction in architectural blueprint reading, sketching, residential floor plans, exterior elevations, and use of CAD software. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

CAD Architectural Design 2 | Course #8401 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits .5
Recommended Prerequisite: Architectural Design 1
This course is the second in a sequence of courses that prepares individuals with knowledge of residential architectural and related construction. This course includes instruction in building materials, building codes, typical wall sections, interior elevations, plot plans, Specifications, electrical plans, architectural renderings, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software with a major emphasis on 3D. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

CAD Architectural Design 3 | Course #8415 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
Recommended Prerequisite: Architectural Design 2
This course is the third in a sequence of courses that prepare individuals for careers in Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.  This course includes instruction in 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to model a small commercial building with an emphasis on commercial methods and materials of construction, codes, and Building Information Model (BIM).


LEGEND (Credit)

A = Fine Arts
AAF-M = Applied, Advanced Foundation Math
AAF-S = Applied, Advanced Foundation Science
BS = Biological Science
CS = Chemistry Science
DS = Digital Studies
CTE = Career and Technical Education
E = Electives
ES = Earth Science
F = Financial Literacy
WG = World Geography
HE = Health Education

ILA = Individual Lifetime Activities
ELA = English Language Arts
FL = Fitness for Life
M = Mathematics
PS = Physical Science
PST = Participation Skills & Techniques
Sr. ELA= Senior English Language Arts
S = Foundation/Core Science
WH = World History
USH = US History
USGC = US Government & Citizenship

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