Muskegon Area Career Tech Center Computer Aided Design (CAD) COURSE SYLLABUS
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to teach students the skills needed for related careers in Architecture, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Graphics, and Technical Illustration. What will you need for a better lifestyle in the twenty-first century? What kind of house will you live in? What kind of car will you drive? What will computers do next? If you use your imagination, you can start thinking about how things will be designed in the future. The products we use in our daily life are manufactured according to the drawings that describe them and without them; the products would never become reality. The United States Space Shuttle, the Concorde supersonic airplane, the Bugatti Veyron, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling-Water are just a few of the world’s most outstanding architectural and engineering achievements. In industry, ideas like these are communicated through a design process called Computer-Aided Design. Computer-Aided Design is an exciting form of communication that is technical and precise. This course will focus on computer-aided design techniques and visual communications used throughout the world. TEXTBOOKS: • AutoCAD and Its Applications- Shumaker, Madsen. Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc., 2010. • Applying AutoCAD- Wohlers. McGraw Hill-Glencoe, 2007. • Architecture Residential Drawing and Design – Kicklighter. Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc., 2004. • Basic Technical Drawing- Spencer, Dygdon. Glencoe, 2004. SOFTWARE: • AutoCAD • AutoDesk Inventor • Revit Architecture • Corel Draw Graphics Suite • Microsoft Office WHY AutoCAD?
• Autodesk AutoCAD software was the first CAD program available for personal computers. • It is the most widely used CAD software for design careers related to Architecture and Engineering. • Advantages include legible notes and dimensions, high quality prints, faster design process, increased accuracy, and editing capabilities.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM:
• The work-based learning opportunities provide students with "real world" experience. • Students can earn (12) college credits for Muskegon Community College CAD 100, CAD 110, CAD 152, and CAD 230 courses of study. • Students can earn Math credit toward the high school graduation requirements.
CAREERS: Architect Landscape Architect Interior Designer Construction Management Building Inspector Civil Engineer Structural Engineer
Mechanical Engineer Automotive Engineer Aerospace Engineer Industrial Design Technical Illustrator Industrial Engineer CAD/ CAM 1
TEACHER INFORMATION: TROY FOSTER, AIA
B.S. Industrial Arts M.Ed. Instructional Technology M.Ed. Educational Leadership
Western Michigan University Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University
CERTIFICATION:
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
(IX) (VT) (ES)
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[email protected]
PHONE: 231.767.3678
1991. 2004. 2012.
COURSE OUTLINE: Engineering COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION SECTIONAL VIEWS AUXILIARY VIEWS TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY INTERCHANGEABLE MANUFACTURING THREADS AND FASTENERS WORKING DRAWINGS ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 3D PARAMETRIC DRAWING
Architecture ARCHITECTURAL STYLES INTERIOR DESIGN FLOOR PLANS LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOUNDATION PLANS SITE PLANS ELEVATIONS STRUCTURAL DESIGN CIVIL ENGINEERING 3D PRESENTATION DRAWINGS DIGITAL IMAGES AND EDITING
TYPES OF LEARNING: Online Readings--
Online reading assignments may provide an introduction to a unit, provide information, or include articles that have been authored by experts in the field.
Virtual Field Trips--
Students may be given links to websites that either enhance the content of readings or show them where information and resources can be found as well as provide related discussion questions.
Discussion Questions--
These may ask students to apply course concepts to circumstances, provide opinions about course content, and share experiences.
Collaborative Projects--
These projects involve teams of students working together on simulation activities, research papers, and presentations as well as providing interactions to build on leadership and planning skills.
Reflective Activities--
These are design projects as the primary method for students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate content.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: Attendance--
Students meet the minimum 90% required by Muskegon Community College.
Communication--
Informing instructor of absences and providing parent verification.
Notebook Portfolio--
The completion of a notebook including all assignments, projects, and resume.
Work Ethic--
Includes taking care of equipment and facilities, non-disruptive behavior including cell phones.
Teamwork--
Includes helping others through peer tutoring and assistance as needed. 2