Course Offerings

GPRE-ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 1
Course # 6601, 1st or 2nd semester, Credit: 0.5

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of mechanical drafting while using AutoCAD software in our CAD Lab. The student will be taught many AutoCAD commands during the course of this semester class and will use these commands in solving the drawing problems assigned. A few of the software commands the student will use are: line, circle, erase, trim, extend, array, text, move, copy, rotate and scale. Mechanical drawing problems will range from 2D drawings, orthographic projection,sectional view, and pictorial views (isometric and oblique). Freehand sketching on graph paper is also integrated into each assignment. A portfolio of all the student work will be stapled together to be taken home at the end of the semester.

Prerequisite: None. Open to grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Course lab fee: $10.00.

PRE-ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 2
Course # 6611, 1st or 2nd semester, Credit: 0.5

This course will continue to introduce the student to the fundamentals of mechanical drafting while using AutoCAD software in our CAD Lab. The student will be taught additional AutoCAD commands during the course of this semester class and will use these commands in solving the drawing problems assigned. A few of the software commands the student will use are: dtext, offset, object snaps, basic dimensioning techniques, hatching and plotting skills. Mechanical drawing problems will range from auxiliary views, rotations, developments and intersections, and dimensioning techniques of orthographic projection problems. Freehand sketching on graph paper is also integrated into each assignment. A portfolio of all the student work will be stapled together to be taken home at the end of the semester.

Prerequisites: 6601. Open to grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Course Lab Fee: $10.00.

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
Course # 6620, Full year, Credit: 1.0

The goal of the Engineering Graphics course is to expand the student’s knowledge in the following areas: computer software usage, manufacturing processes, engineering and design, application of acquired knowledge in making production drawings, and career opportunities in a variety of engineering fields. Students in this class will be expected to work at an accelerated pace on individual projects and some small group work. The computer is the primary means of graphic problem solving using AutoCAD software. Students will be introduced to additional software packages capable of producing 3D solid models. Exploration of Inventor software from Autodesk will lead students to the creation of model racecars that demonstrate the power of this software package. A series of problems which require model construction will also be part of the curriculum. A portfolio of all the student work will be stapled/bound together to be taken home at the end of the year.

Prerequisites: 6601 and 6611. Open to grades 10, 11 & 12. Course Lab Fee: $18.00.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
Course # 6630, Full year, Credit: 1.0

This course covers the techniques and methods of construction drawing. The first semester is spent developing a set of plans for a “summer home” to be drawn with a computer using AutoCAD software. First floor plans, foundation plans, wall sections, elevations, door and window schedules and a front view presentation drawing will constitute the course work for the first semester. During the second semester, each student will construct to scale a framing model of his or her home. Scale: 3/4”=1’. The course covers cost, construction and other factors related to home building. Information will be interjected throughout the course about building and buying a home.

Prerequisite: 6611 or departmental approval. Open to grades 11 & 12. Course Lab Fee: $30.00.

ADVANCED ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL MODELING
Course # 6640, Full year, Credit: 1.0

This course will provide the student with additional challenges as they are introduced to several 3D modeling software programs. Students will be required to use the skills learned in both their engineering and architectural graphics courses as they make the transition from 2D drawings to 3D. Students will explore software programs such as Inventor, Architectural Desktop and 3D Studio Viz, while developing 3D models and animating them. An electronic portfolio will record all work completed during the school year.

Prerequisite: Engineering Graphics and Architectural Drafting and/or instructor approval. Open to grade 12 and/or departmental approval. Course Lab Fee: $18.00.

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS INDEPENDENT STUDY
Course # 6901/6902 - 1st or 2nd semester, Credit: 0.5

This course is designed for those students wishing additional preparation in Architectural Drafting or Engineering Graphics.

Prerequisite: DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. Open to grade 12 only.