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  • Amherst, MA 01002

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  • Principal: Mark Jackson

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Computer Aided/Mechanical Drafting and Design I

Course Description

Computer Aided/Mechanical Drafting and Design I 530A 2 Credits

GEOMETRY (PRIOR TO TAKING COURSE OR CONCURRENT)

Students will learn the ProDESKTOP CAD software package. This is a very versatile program commonly used in industry. Most assignments come in the form of design tasks such as buildings, vehicles, electronic products, furniture, etc., or problems that require creativity on the part of the student to solve. The class is fast paced, deadline oriented, competitive and it aims to mimic the working environment of a CAD professional. Good math and measurement skills are helpful as is an eye for detail and an interest in design. In addition, students will learn how to create and interpret a variety of formal drawings such as isometric, perspective, oblique and orthographic in addition to learning geometric construction, lettering, dimensioning and composition. They will also learn how to create cross sections, multi view drawings and the complexity of the line alphabet. Approximately 1/3 of this course involves traditional hand drawing skills that will help support the students’ computer based work. See website for more information.  http://www.arps.org/users/hs/moriartm/

Last Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012

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