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DRFT 1011: CAD Drafting Applied
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, the student builds on the graphical emphasis of DRFT 1010 by studying and applying the conventions of drawing annotation and completing a capstone project.
Credits
3.0
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:
- Produce accurate section view drawings.
- Identify the features of a drawing object that require dimensional information
- Apply appropriate dimension conventions to drawing features
- Employ recognized labeling techniques to the drawing elements
- Develop fully annotated working drawings for the manufacture of mechanical components.
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: 24
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 36
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, worksheets and project/drawing-based problems are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
30 |
1 project |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
50 |
2 drawing tests of approximately equal value |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
Final Exam |
Course topics
- Dimensioning techniques and conventions
- Section Views
- Detail drawing capstone project
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.