Computer Aided Design

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

During the course of this module, the student will be assessed on key concepts and activities. The student will be asked to: (1) Define the term CADD, (2) Explain the phrase orthographic projection, (3) Explain how to determine the dimensions of a room from information on a floor plan.

CADD Learning Targets:

Explore engineering and architectural drafting with the use of a CADD software.
Use CADD software to become familiar with the language of drafting.
Complete a mechanical drawing with the use of a CADD software.
Complete an architectural drawing with the use of a CADD software.

Session Focus:	Vocabulary:
1 Introduction to CADD	angle	drafting
2 Dimensioning and Multiview Drawings	object lines	radius
3 Multiview Drawings	parallel lines	diameter
4 Cutaway Drawings	dimension	horizontal lines
5 Architectural Drawings	orthographic projection	perpendicular lines
6 Floor Plan
7 Creating a Floor Plan