CLUSTER Engineering and Technical
COURSE Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
WVEIS CODE 1718
Course Description:
This course will introduce students to computer-aided drafting using CAD software. Areas of study include the CAD interface, basic geometry, working aids, basic dimensioning, plotting, and student organizations. Students will demonstrate knowledge and technical expertise in the commands and features of the program. Emphasis will be placed on personal and professional ethics and students will explore a variety of career opportunities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to drafting, design and related engineering occupations. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities.
SKILL SETS
CAD Interface
Basic Geometry
Working Aids
Basic Dimensioning
Plot Drawings
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) WVEIS 1718
Knowledge Objectives
1718.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· components of the CAD software interface.
Performance Objectives
1718.2
1718.3
1718.4
1718.5
1718.6 / Students will
· examine the components of the CAD window and describe their functions.
· examine the CAD file management commands to manage files, libraries and directories.
· use the keyboard, menu, toolbar and shortcut menu to invoke CAD commands.
· examine the units of measure used by CAD.
· examine the Cartesian coordinate system.
Skill Set / Basic Geometry
Knowledge Objectives
1718.6 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· components of 2D geometry as they relate to drafting.
Performance Objectives
1718.7
1718.8 / Students will
· draw 2D geometric shapes (e.g., lines, circles, arcs, ellipses, rectangles and regular polygons using the draw toolbar menu and aliases).
· demonstrate proper use of the modify commands (e.g., move, copy, offset, trim, extend, stretch, rotate, mirror, fillet and scale using the modify toolbar, menu, and aliases).
Skill Set / Working Aids
Knowledge Objectives
1718.9 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· the working aids related to CAD.
Performance Objectives
1718.10
1718.11 / Students will
· examine CAD’s drawing aids including layering system, object properties, snap mode and object snaps.
· use CAD’s workings aids to setup drawings, improve quality and accuracy of drawings.
Skill Set / Basic Dimensioning
Knowledge Objectives
1718.12 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· basic dimensioning techniques using CAD.
Performance Objectives
1718.13
1718.14 / Students will
· draw basic dimensions following standard drafting procedures using the dimension toolbar, menu and aliases.
· create and edit text using single and multi-line text commands.
Skill Set / Plot Drawings
Knowledge Objectives
1718.15 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
· components and functions of a plotter/printer.
Performance Objectives
1718.16
1718.17 / Students will
· examine the components and functions of a plotter/printer.
· plot and print drawings using CAD software.