DRAT 131 Intro to Board Drafting
A study of the graphic language as it pertains to traditional manual drafting techniques and tools. This course provides introduction to freehand lettering, sketching, geometric construction, and basic drawing development, production, and control.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
DRAT 131Intro to Board Drafting
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
10
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
A study of the graphic language as it pertains to traditional manual drafting techniques and tools. This course provides introduction to freehand lettering, sketching, geometric construction, and basic drawing development, production, and control.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Office Safety
The Graphic Language
Manual Drafting Tools
Lettering
Geometric Construction
Technical Sketching
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Drawings 1 thru 4
Worksheets as given
Required Exams
Test 1 Chapter 1, 6, and 7 material and lectures
Test 2 Chapter 7 and 8 material and lectures.
Required Text
Gary R. Bertoline, et al, Technical Graphics Communication, 4th Edition, 2009, McGraw-Hill Companies., ISBN 978-0-07-312837-5
Manual Drafting Kit, Scientific calculator
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Drawings 1 thru 4
Worksheets as given
Test 1 Chapter 1, 6, and 7 material and lectures
Test 2 Chapter 7 and 8 material and lectures.