The number of job ads requiring workers with 3D printing skills increased 1,834% in 4 years and 103% when comparing August 2015 to August 2014. Students learn industry standard software AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Class projects will be tested and evaluated in friendly student competitions. Students will learn the advantages and limitations of 3D printing technology first hand.
- Evaluate real-life scenarios and recommend the appropriate use of 3D printing technology
- Design and print objects containing moving parts
- Students receive a free copy of CAD and SolidWorks for installation on home computers
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Measuring and Fractions, Sketching, Visualization, Geometry, CAD principles and applications. Orthographic projections, pictorials. Multiview drawing, including auxiliary, section and detail views. Standards and conventions. Dimensioning, tolerances, Design processes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Students will…
• develop and improve computer literacy.
• develop the skill to learn new software features, functionality, commands and capabilities in CAD by utilizing industry-standard professional training resources.
• acquire fundamental skills in operating CAD
• identify, visualize and draw: lettering, sketching orthographic projections, section views, auxiliary views and isometric pictorials.
• understand fundamentals of dimensioning and tolerancing, drawing scale and sheet size.
• create 2D multiview drawings from an isometric pictorial, and be able to create simple 3D solid models from either isometric pictorials or 2D multiview drawings
Grade Allocations:
30% - Classwork
10% - Quizzes
60% - Summative Assessments
• You will be graded on your participation in class and your contribution to the learning environment.
• You will be graded on neatness, workmanship, technique, precision, and standard practices.
Grading Scale:
90 – 100% = A
80-89.9% = B
70-79.9% = C
60-69.9%= D
59.9% and below = F