Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VDCE-0002
Organization's ID:
14.00.00
Organization:
Virginia Department of Corrections
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
47 weeks (705 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Portfolio or Exit Review
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Manual Drafting
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 4 Beginning and Fundamental CAD
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 4 Intermediate CAD
This course is recommended for a total of 13 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide instruction in the use of AutoCAD software to drawings using AutoCAD commands and enable students to produce a complete and accurate set of drawings based on the ideas and sketches of engineers, architects and designers.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Draw and prepare detailed mechanical and architectural plans
  • Apply techniques of lettering, orthographic projection procedures, dimensioning techniques, auxiliary views, working drawings and pictorial representations
  • Use computer equipment and software to apply drafting principles in both mechanical and architectural drafting
  • Understand basic computer literacy and detailed software applications at a mastery level

General Topics:

  • Manual drafting fundamentals
  • Applied drafting techniques
  • Basic computer operations
  • Basic CAD commands
  • Tables, layouts, plotting, and printing
  • Implement basic editing
  • Create polyline and multi-lines
  • Basic dimensioning
  • Advanced dimensioning
  • Graphic patterns and symbols
  • External references
  • Basic 3D commands
  • Drafting disciplines
  • Employability skills
  • All aspects of the industry
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials