March 19, 2010

 

Dundee's Drafting/CAD Department   

 

                                                                                                          

 

 BEGINNING DRAFTING/CAD STUDENTS Minimize

At Dundee High School we have one of the best Drafting/CAD programs available. We have new Computer Aided Design (CAD) stations at every desk with three major software's, including AutoCAD (AutoCAD LT 2008), an Architecture Program (Chief Architect) and a new 3-Dimensional Program (SolidWorks 2008).

There are two classes available for the beginning student, Engineering Design and Engineering Graphics. Each is 1 trimester long.
After completing the first three classes of Drafting/CAD you receive 4 credits at Monroe Community College through our Tech. Prep Program.
Monroe Community College gives out a full 2-year ALL EXPENSES PAID Academic Scholarship to one student in Monroe County every year. In three of the past five years, a Dundee student has won this scholarship.
Anyone that thinks they have an interest in Engineering or anything involved in the Construction or the Manufacturing Industry, these would be valuable classes for you.
    
 COLLEGE CREDIT Minimize

TECH PREP CREDIT

After completing the first three Drafting/CAD classes (Engineering Design & Graphics and Drafting/CAD 2) which consists of a total of 4 trimesters, the student will receive four credits (FREE) at Monroe County Community College.  The student no longer needs to Test Out to obtain these credits.
    
 APPLIED ARTS GRADUATION CREDIT Minimize

The State of Michigan requires one credit in Performing/Visual/or Applied Arts.

A class in Drafting/CAD fullfills this requirement.
    
 Post Secondary Minimize
    
 Employment Outlook Minimize
    
 CAD Software Minimize
    
 Course Descriptions Minimize
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS  I        (formerly known as Drafting I)                  TP TECH PREP
 
½ credit                                  (1 Trimester)                          open to all 9 – 12 grade students               
 
This is a beginning Drafting/CAD class where you will learn mechanical drawing skills using our manual drafting desks and equipment in a lab setting. You will also be introduced to the CAD software and draw extensively with the computer graphics stations. Drawings covered will include single view, geometric construction, multi-view, and auxiliary drawing.
         
After successfully completing Engineering Graphics & Design and Drafting II you will obtain 4 college credits at Monroe Community College in the Drafting/Design area.
 
This course is a prerequisite to Drafting/CAD II
 
 
ENGINEERING DESIGN I                        (formerly known as Drafting I)                 TP TECH PREP
 
½ credit                                  (1 Trimester)                          open to all 9 – 12 grade students
 
This is a beginning Drafting/CAD class where you will learn mechanical drawing skills using our manual drafting desks and equipment in a lab setting. You will also be introduced to the CAD software and draw extensively with the computer graphics stations. Drawings covered will include multi-view drawings, dimensioning, sections, and pictorials.
 
After successfully completing Engineering Graphics & Design and Drafting II you will obtain 4 college credits at Monroe Community College in the Drafting/Design area.
 
This course is a prerequisite to Drafting/CAD II
 
 
5241              DRAFTING/CAD II             (2 Trimesters)                        10-12                   TP TECH PREP
 
Prerequisite: C average in Eng. Design/Graphics/CAD I
 
This course is an extension of Drafting/CAD I in that it covers some of the same topics in more depth and also includes areas not covered, such as cams and gears, architectural drawing, technical illustration, and pattern development. This course also deals with more challenging machine drawings in which you can apply the basic techniques you learned in Drafting/CAD I. AutoCAD and manual drafting will be used throughout the course.
After successfully completing this course you will obtain 4 college credits at Monroe Community College in the Drafting/Design area.
 
 
5243 Drafting/CAD III                               (2 Trimesters)                        11-12              TP TECH PREP
 
Prerequisite: C average in Eng. Design/Graphics & Drafting/CAD II
 
Drafting/CAD III is a study of the basic principles and techniques of architectural plans, which includes all areas from basic drawing techniques to a finished set of house plans. Design is emphasized as part of the course. You will design and draw a complete set of house plans with all necessary detail drawings. You may also make an architectural model and presentation drawing as part of your class work. You will be required to collect and organize a file with construction materials and processes to help in planning a home. Maximum use will be made of the architectural software.
 
 
 
 5253 Independent Drafting/CAD           (3 Trimesters)                        11-12              TP TECH PREP
 
Prerequisite: B or better in Drafting I, II, III and permission of instructor
 
Independent Drafting/CAD is designed for the serious drafting student who has the maturity and skill developed to work independently. This course is for the student who plans a career related to drafting and wishes to advance in a specific area or areas of Drafting/CAD and pursue that area in greater depth than otherwise possible.   
    
 Classroom and Stuident Projects Maximize
    
Copyright 2009 by DCS , Please Read: Privacy Statement and Terms Of Use