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DRFT 1010: CAD Drafting Fundamentals
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the world of technical drafting and the tools, terminology and media required to create working drawings of simple and more complex shapes. Students learn and apply the techniques for accurately drawing components, and fully representing them graphically.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create orthographic drawings employing accepted drafting techniques and projection concepts.
- Determine the views required to fully illustrate the features of a workpiece.
- Produce accurate isometric manual sketches.
- Prepare 2D drawings using CAD system.
- Apply industry terminology and drafting conventions.
- Demonstrate compression of drafting and related trade skills and knowledge.
- Use computer hardware and software necessary to the performance of tasks within the discipline.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR is assessed through 1) a portfolio of drawings that demonstrate the learning outcomes and 2) an interview with the Department Leader or designate.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 32
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 48
Total Hours: 80
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 48
Total Hours: 80
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, project/drawing-based learning activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
80 |
4 drawing projects of approximately equal value |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
Final Exam |
Course topics
- Technical sketching
- Drafting techniques
- Introduction to CAD, systems components, fundamentals and commands
- Geometric terms and constructions
- Production and organization of drawings
- Orthographic projection
- Auxiliary views
- Manage computer files and transfer data
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.