Oxford High School

Courses in Technology Education

 #     Intro to Drafting and Design (9-12)           Semester                 .5 Credit

This course uses a digital learning environment to help students understand the study of architectural styles and methods of construction.  Students will use technology to explore the basic foundational concepts of architectural drawing and then apply those understandings to creating working sets of plans for future projects.  Discussions and practice projects will deal include critical concepts like building codes, the roles of the architect and builder, materials and methods, aesthetics, and budgets.

1. Enduring Understandings (broad ideas, usually grounded in the discipline):

• Evaluate the effects of existing and emerging technologies on people and the environment over time;
• Recognize the scope of technology and evaluate the impact and influence technology has on society, culture and the environment – past, present and future;
• Develop and use strategies for adjusting to new technologies and changing interactions among science, technology and society;
• Develop cognitive and psychomotor problem-solving skills through applied research, design, production, operation and analysis of technological systems (informational, physical and biological);
• Safely and effectively use resources, processes, concepts and tools of technology;
• Create devices for solving problems, using creativity and concepts of design and technology; and
• Understand the influences of technology on consumer and career choices.

2. Course Specific Goals (aligned with Content Standards):

• Introduce students to the basics of conventional drafting & design.
• Introduce students to computer aided drafting & design.
• Produce detailed, accurate drawings using both drafting tools as well as CAD software.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze problems, make predictions and support conclusions using appropriate methods and technology.
• Utilize technology to research and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate the ability to express themselves creatively.
• Demonstrate the ability to broaden their own intellectual interests.
   

3. Expected Performances (aligned with state Expected Performances)

• Draw three view and isometric drawings.

• Demonstrate the proper use of drafting tools and instruments.

• Consistently use the industrial accepted standards of drafting.

• Effectively utilize AutoCAD Solid Works software to communicate a design.

• Become aware of what the drafting field has to offer.
   

Intro to Drafting and Design:  Scope and Sequence Calendar