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

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

10

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

DRAT 131Intro to Board Drafting

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I. General Information

Department

Drafting

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

2

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

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.