Drafting and CAD

This course is designed to assign students design or drawing problems and live work related to drafting. Guidance is maintained until the project is completed. Basic techniques taught using the manual system of drafting will be advanced to computer aided drafting.

Every effort is made to develop the drafters' ability, attitude and character so they will be a credit to their chosen field.

Mission

The mission of the program is to provide the technical instruction and skill development to become gainfully employed in the drafting field.

Nature of the Work

Practically everything that man builds or manufactures requires a plan or drawing. Whether it is a space capsule or a screwdriver, a shopping center or a lake cottage, a suspension bridge or a computer, detailed drawings are required that give the exact dimensions and specifications of the entire project and each of its parts. Drafters are the technicians who draw these plans.

Drafters translate the ideas, rough sketches, specifications, and calculations of engineers, architects, and designers into working plans which can be used to make a product. In their drawings and specifications, they describe precisely what materials and processes other workers are to use on a specific job. Drafters use drawing instruments, computers and other related tools, and equipment in the preparation of their drawings. They also use engineering handbooks and technical tables, along with a good knowledge of math to calculate strength, quality and cost of materials.

Broad Units of Study

• Technology Foundations
• Work Ethics
• Graphic Language
• Instrumental Drawing
• Geometric Construction
• Sketching & Shape Description
• Multiview Projection
• Sectional Views
• Auxiliary Views

Drafting and CAD Estimated Student Expenses

Programs Awards and Length

Drew Renegar - Drafting and CAD Technology Instructor
 

A.A.S. Nashville Tech Certified Project Management Manager Six Sigma Green Belt 23+ Years Experience drew.renegar@ttcshelbyville.edu

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