INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING and CAD (COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING) 1
This course introduces students to the world of drafting. It is meant for all students and will not only teach you technical drawing, but to read drawings and as well. Intro to Drafting and CAD covers many topics, including free hand sketching; orthographic projection, technical sketching, and using computer aided drafting systems, such as AutoCAD. This course also introduces Architectural Drafting and Solid Modeling. This course class is very beneficial to students who plan on taking Woods, Metals, and Engineering classes. Intro to Drafting and CAD will also prepare students for a variety of other careers, such as interior design, architecture, building and construction, or any other vocational career.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING and CAD 2
Introduction to Drafting and CAD II is a continuation of IDC, listed above. This class focuses on more in-depth learning of the uses and tools of CAD systems. Students will learn how to create 3-dimensional objects/drawings in AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Inventor, and other online software, along with how they would be used in industry. This class will also utilize digital manufacturing equipment to demonstrate how CAD can be used in a Computer Aided Manufacturing System. Students who take Introduction to Drafting and CAD II will design their own projects in CAD and produce their design as an actual object.
IED - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW)
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a course for students who are interested in design and problem solving. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and 3D solid modeling using Autodesk Inventor. IED gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based learning. Students will also hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education.
POE - PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (PLTW) 2019-20 school year
IED is the design and POE is the application. In POE, students will explore materials and machines through the use of computer-programmable VEX Robotics kits. Students will also learn about the engineering field and explore engineering concepts. POE allows students to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based learning. Students interested in applying what they have learned in other classes in fun, hands-on, practical/real-life scenarios will benefit from this class.
CEA - CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (PLTW) 2020-21 school year
This course will cover the areas of light structural design and construction. Students will study different forms of architecture as well as different architects. Construction methods will also be evaluated and studied. Students will use CAD and 3D design systems, such as Autodesk Revit. This class will help students who are interested in the construction field, engineering, interior design, or architecture. You may get reduced college tuition and/or possible college credit with successful completion of CEA.
