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.

Credits

2 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

10

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

DRAT 131Intro to Board Drafting

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I. General Information

Department

Drafting

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

10

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

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

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Scale usage (Architectural, Engineering)
• Drafting historical guidelines
• Basic drafting terminology and historical evolution
• Alphabet of Lines
• Ability to construct basic geometric shapes using manual tools and methods
• Text styles and standards
• Basic multiview techniques
• Cartesian, relative, and polar co-ordinates
• Proper knowledge and use of manual drafting tools
• Basic drawing setup
• Definitions of geometric identities
• Polygons and their various shapes and identities
• Hand sketching methods without the use of manual drafting tools
• Operational safety procedures employed by the drafter in the office and field environments

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 978-0-07-312837-5Manual 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.