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Washington County Career & Technical Centers	Drafting I, II, & III
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WELCOME TO DRAFTING I, III, & III!!

DRAFTING What is Drafting? Everything that we deal with in a day's time, from the clothes that we wear to the homes that we live in, have had a drawing done of them before they were made. These drawings are done by a process called Drafting - a Universal language of industry that uses a series of lines, numbers, and symbols to convey the idea of the designer. In the Drafting Course at the Washington County Career and Technical Centers, students learn Drafting basics in Mechanical and Architectural Drafting, are eligible for Dual Credit hours with Virginia Highlands Community College, and get a head start into careers in Architecture or the many diverse fields of Engineering.

COURSE CONTENT:

Drafting I (8530) - Fundamentals

This course introduces Drafting and focuses on fundamental technical drawing concepts and techniques, especially the visualization of two and three dimensional objects. Topics include use of instruments, lettering, basic geometric construction, scale-reading, orthographic projection, dimensioning, sectioning, auxiliary views, and pictorial views. Introductions to the different chapters are taught using manual ("on the board") drafting methods, after which Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) is introduced. We use the latest versions of AutoCAD, as CAD is a must for any technical, drafting, or engineering field.

Drafting II (8531) - Architecture and Advanced Mechanical Drafting
This course focuses mainly on Architectural Drafting with emphasis on Residential Design. Students learn to interpret and create site plans, floor plans, foundation plans, electrical plans, wall sections, elevations, and details. Drawings are made by both manual and CAD methods. We are currently using Revit Architecture made by Autodesk. The quick focus of this class is a look back at mechanical/technical drafting from the first year and includes Working Drawings, Welding Drawing, Threads and Fasteners, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and Introduction to Parametric 3-D modeling using Autodesk Inventor.

Drafting III (8532) - Advanced Architecture and Advanced Mechanical Drafting
For those students that are able to work Drafting III into their schedules, it will allow a student opportunity to focus on more in depth Architecture or more in depth Mechanical/Technical drafting. 3rd year students in the past have been able to draw house plans for local contractors and have also made several mechanical drawings for local fabrication companies. This is the perfect opportunity to hone specific skills to help toward future employment or further education.

COURSE SEQUENCE

Drafting I - Fundamentals

1 Single Period - 1 Block Period, 1-3 Credits
Open to 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Students
Prerequisite: Good Math Skills, Detail Oriented
Dual Enrollment Option Available

Drafting II - Architecture and Advanced Mechanical Drafting

1 Single Period - 1 Block Period, 1-3 Credits
Open to 11th & 12th Grade Students Prerequisite: Passing Average in Drafting I
(Successful completion qualifies student as a Program Completer)
Dual Enrollment Option Available and Industry Certification through NOCTI and ADDA Available

Drafting III - Advanced Architecture and Advanced Mechanical Drafting

1 Single Period - 1 Block Period, 1-3 Credits
Open to 12th Grade Students
Prerequisite: Passing Average in Drafting I and II
(Co-Op possibilities could be available)
Industry Certification through ADDA available

Washington County Career & Technical Center Drafting vs. Virginia Highlands Community College - Dual Enrollment credits:

Students may earn Dual Enrollment credit at Virginia Highlands Community College (VHCC) for successfully completing WCC&TC's Drafting Courses:
*Drafting I (8530)........................DRF 111, 3 Credits
*Drafting II (8531).......................DRF 112, 3 Credits
(Students must be in the class for at least 1 full block period in order to dual enroll. At the present time, 9th grade students are not allowed to dual enroll, and 10th grade students must be approved by the instructor and the Principal.)

CEDENTIALING:

The Drafting class at the Washington County Career and Technical Center offers two different options for obtaining an Industry Recognized Credential. Passing the credentialing exams will also earn students Verified Credit toward graduation. Students in Drafting II may take the General Drafting NOCTI Certification Exam or the ADDA Certified Mechanical Drafter's Exam. Passing one or both exams will earn the credential and the verified Credit. Passing the ADDA exam will earn the student the status of Certified Drafter (CD) .

OSHA 10 Certification:

Students are also able to obtain OSHA 10 Certification via CareerSafeOnline.com. This online system provides students the proper training for the OSHA 10 hour course and can be accessed from any computer having internet connection.

SkillsUSA

Washington County Career and Technical Centers is a proud member and participant of SkillsUSA, the national organization of Trade and Industrial Education Students. SkillsUSA serves all 50 states and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.
For the past 10+ years, WCC&TC has been a 100% membership school, meaning all students are members and are eligible to participate in competitions and SkillsUSA related events. SkillsUSA offers students many opportunities for competitions in their trade related areas as well as many "soft skill" related areas on local, district, state, national, and international levels. SkillsUSA also offers opportunities for scholarships for further education and contacts with leading industry sponsors.

Note for parents: Please, don't hesitate to contact me at any time that you should have any questions about the class or questions or concerns about how your child is doing in this class! Also, please, feel free to stop by and visit the class at any time through out the year. I would love to show you what your kids are doing! The phone number here at the Neff Center is (276) 739-3100 or you can call my office phone direct at (276) 739-3124. Also, I can be reached by e-mail at lsmith@wcs.k12.va.us . I would love to talk with you and love for you to be involved in your child's education here at the Neff Center! Thanks so much for letting them come to this class!
Sincerely,
Laura Smith

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Class Assignments

Drafting I
Click on the links here below to access the 2011-2012 Drafting I Pacing Guide and the Drafting I Lesson plans. All items give a quick week by week overview of what we will be working on in class during that week. Both items are also based off of the Drafting I and Drafting II Competency and Task lists that comes from the Virginia Department of Education.
Drafting I Pacing Guide
Drafting I Lesson Plans
**Please note that some items listed in the lesson plans and also on the Pacing guide will appear on the Drafting II pacing guide as they come from the 8531 course requirements that come from the VA Department of Education.

Drafting II
Click on the links here below to access the 2011-2012 Drafting II Pacing Guide and the Drafting II Lesson plans. Both items give a quick week by week overview of what we will be working on in class during that week. Both items are also based off of the Drafting II and III Competency and Task lists that comes from the Virginia Department of Education.
Drafting II Pacing Guide
Drafting II Lesson Plans
*Please note that Architecture, listed in the Drafting III Pacing Guide, is usually taught during the Drafting II Course, however, during the 2011-2012 school year, the Drafting II students chose to concentrate more heavily on the Mechanical side of Drafting instead of Architecture.

Drafting III
Click on the link below to access the 2011-2012 Drafting III Pacing Guide and Drafting III Lesson Plans. Both items give a quick week by week overview of what we will be working on in class during that week. Both items are also based off of the Drafting II & Drafting III Competency and Task lists that comes from the Virginia Department of Education.
Drafting III Pacing Guide
Drafting III Lesson Plans

How Drafting can help students prepare for SOL's!
SOL Correlations by Task:
A correlation between each state-approved CTE Course and Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) for English, History and Social Science, and Science has been completed by teams of CTE and academic specialists. The correlation identifies, on a statewide basis, standards reinforced by specific tasks/competencies within each course.
In this course the following tasks/competencies reinforce the standards listed beside them.
Drafting I (8530):
Task # 8530.046-Apply mathematical calculations involving practical geometry and trigonometry. Correlates to Mathematics All-T.29, G.8, & T.9.
Task # 8530.026-Prepare orthographic projections. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8530.027-Create pictorial views and orthographic projections. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8530.030-Prepare Sectional views. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8530.037-Use CADD 3-D modeling commands. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8530.039-Prepare basic CADD drawings. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8530.040-Reproduce Bluelines. Correlates to English 10.4, 11.4, & 12.4.
Task # 8530.043-Add general notes to a drawing. Correlates to English 10.8.
Task # 8530.046-Plan a portfolio. Correlates to English 10.11.
Task # 8530.047-Gather material for a portfolio. Correlates to English 10.11.

Drafting II (8531):
Task #8531.016-Apply mathematiucal calculation involving practical geometry and trigonometry. Correlates to Mathematics All-T.29, G.7, & T.9.
Task # 8531.017-Prepare auxiliary views. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.018-Prepare drawings of threads and fasteners. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.020-Develop patterns, including radial and parallel line patterns. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.022-Prepare detail and assembly working drawings. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.023-Describe key developments in the history of architecture. Correlates to History and Social Science WH1.5, WH1.6, and WH1.7.
Task # 8531.027 & .028-Design and prepare a site plan. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.029 & .030-Design and Prepare a floor plan. Correlates to Mathematics G.12
Task # 8531.031 & .032-Design and prepare a foundation/basement plan. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.033 & .034-Design and prepare a wall section plan. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.040-Prepare a window and door schedule. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.042-Prepare a kitchen cabinet and bath vanity detail. Correlates to mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.044-Prepare a detail drawing of a set of stairs. Correlates to Mathematics, G.12.
Task # 8531.046-Prepare a detail drawing of a fireplace. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.048-Prepare elevations. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.049-Dimension Architectural drawings. Correlates to Mathematics G.12, and G.14.
Task # 8531.051-Prepare a rendered presentation drawing. Correlates to Mathematics G.12.
Task # 8531.052-Build a presentation model. Correlates to Mathematics G.12. Task # 8531.053-Prepare a cover sheet. Correlates to English 10.8, & 11.8.
Task # 8531.054-Plan a portfolio. Correlates to English 10.11
Task # 8531.055-Gather material for a portfolio. Correlates to English 10.11
Task # 8531.056-Organize a portfolio. Correlates to English 10.11
Task # 8531.057-Present a portfolio. Correlates to English 10.11

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