DRAFTING COURSES STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) DR50: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING 1. Identify and describe system hardware and software requirements needed to support and manage a PC based computer-aided design system 2. Create all necessary 2-D orthographic drawing styles based on industry standards, and add dimensions, notes, proper line-types, layers, and templates 3. Select and create a variety of pictorial drawings which incorporates basic 2D and 3D construction techniques 4. Create and edit solid models of basic parts using profiles and primitives, which can then be used to generate all necessary orthographic projections and pictorial representations 5. Create and manage a symbol and graphic pattern library with attributes, blocks, templates, and external references 6. Identify and compare major three-dimensional CAD processes including wireframes with surfaces, solid models, and parametric design concepts DR101: ENGINEERING DRAWING AND DESIGN 1. Create solid models of conventional mechanical parts and assemblies using a 3D CAD system, and analyze the components for accuracy, function, and fit 2. Generate all types of pictorial views of parts and assemblies from solid models and add dimensions, GDT notation, notes, and assembly instructions conforming to industry standards. 3. Generate all necessary orthographic views of parts and assemblies from solid models and add dimensions, GDT notation, notes, and assembly instructions conforming to industry standards 4. Identify and explain basic methods and materials used in manufacturing products and their identification on industrial drawings 5. Create weldment drawings using standard AWS conventions and standards based on economic and functional constraints 6. Generate sheet metal development drawings, including intersections and tabs, for a variety of mechanical applications 7. Construct technical illustrations drawings using methods typically used for manuals and maintenance instructions 8. Solve and model basic design problems related to power transmission methods which employ gears, cams, and linkages * 9. Create an electronic schematic drawing and utilize it in the creation of component layout, silkscreen, and drill drawings for a basic printed circuit board design * 10. Produce a multiple part detail and assembly drawing including the calculation of fits and tolerance stack checking * DR203: INTROUDCTION TO ARCHITECHTURAL DRAFTING 1. Identify and describe system hardware and software requirements needed to support and manage an architectural based computer aided design system 2. Create all standard 2D orthographic drawing styles used in architectural drafting, based on industry standards 3. Create a variety of pictorial drawings and solid models of architectural elements, which incorporate basic 2D and 3D construction techniques 4. Identify and describe basic contour maps and generate a simple 2D grading plan 5. Identify and describe basic foundation styles and create a simple 2D foundation plan according to industry standards using a CAD system 6. Identify and describe basic wall and framing styles and create a simple 2D floor plan and wall section according to industry standards using a CAD system 7. Identify and describe basic roof styles and create a simple 2D roof plan according to industry standards using a CAD system 8. Identify and describe basic kitchen and bathroom components and factors affecting their design in residential structures 9. Identify and describe standard door and window components and factors affecting their use in residential structures 10. Create a complete set of basic working drawings for a residential dwelling, including a site plan, floor plan, elevations, foundation plan, roof plan, interior components, and 3D representation with simple rendering DR204: 3D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN WITH BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING 1. Identify and describe system hardware and software requirements needed to support and anage a 3D architectural based computer aided design system with building information modeling (BIM) 2. Create a complete project plan, including a time-line, Gantt chart, cost analysis, and environmental impact 3. Create basic 3D site models with boundaries and grading and generate 2D orthographic projections according to architectural and civil industry standards 4. Create a variety of pictorial drawings, rendered scenes and videos from a 3D building model 5. Identify and choose foundation styles according to structural needs and costs and create a 3D model of a foundation plan to industry standards using BIM software 6. Identify, choose, and create solid models of walls and framing systems using BIM software, according to building needs, energy efficiency, and costs 7. Identify, choose, and create solid models of doors, windows, and appliances using BIM software, according to building needs, energy efficiency, and costs 8. Create a complete working set of drawings, including 2D projections, renderings, and scaled section and detail views TYPICAL ENTRIES FOR ASSESSMENT METHODS/ASSESSMENT SUCCESS DEFINITIONS & USE OF RESULTS Embedded CAD based assessment if final exam. Successful completion of exam question involving software & hardware needs of an architectural CAD project with 70% accuracy and/or completeness. Mastery level: at least 80% of students assessed will solve correctly the problem(s) used to assess the SLO.
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