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Drawing
Architectural Drawing
Basic Technical Drawing (CAD)
Design and Technology
Engineering Drawing
Introduction to Engineering
ADVANCED
DRAWING
Grades: 11-12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Engineering Drawing or Architectural Drawing
The student is given an opportunity to advance in one or more
selected fields of technical drawing. The student's specific
program is developed in cooperation with the teacher. Students
are encouraged to work independently with general supervision
rather than from detailed instruction. Students completing
Advanced Drawing may articulate three to six credits at Northern
Virginia Community College by successfully completing the
Assessment by Local Examination (ABLE) administered by the
community college.
Describe a typical lesson in this class.
This class is for the student who wants to continue this field
in either college or a career. The class is setup to meet
the individual student's needs. Every student would have a
different goal to meet when taking this class. Each student
writes a proposal at the beginning of the year as to what
they want to accomplish during the school year.
What
kind/how much homework is required in this class?
All work is done in class.
What kind of materials do you use in this course ?
All of
our work is done on a computer, with each student having his
or her own computer station. We use two types of software,
AutoCAD and Rhino3D. All of the drawings the students produce
are printed out on one of our three printers. There are no
limits as to what we can produce on paper.
Is
there any after-school commitment or extracurricular activities
associated with this class?
If students fall behind they can use the CAD lab anytime after
school. I also encourage the students to use this class to
support their other classes. Any practical experience is a
good one.
How can this class help me in the future?
Taking this class as a third year drawing student will further
strengthen their drawing skills, preparing them for college
or a career related to engineering or drafting.
Anything else I should know?
This is a course for everyone, male and female. The prerequisite
is Basic Technical Drawing and Engineering Drawing or Architectural
Drawing.
Where
do I go if I have more questions about this course?
Chuck Welch, Room A-201, 703-488-6579, william.welch@fcps.edu
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ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING
Grades: 10-12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Basic Technical Drawing
Students study the history of architecture, examine various
construction techniques, use Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)
equipment, and design a house. They develop working drawings
and specifications as well as a scale model. Students interested
in architecture or related careers will benefit from this
course.
Students completing ART I, Computer Applications, Basic Technical
Drawing, and Architectural Drawing with a grade of "B"
or better may articulate 8 credits with Northern Virginia
Community College.
Describe a typical lesson in this class.
The class is set up with each student designing and drawing
a home. As we are beginning a new plan, such as a floor plan,
the students will receive handouts as well as class discussion
relating to floor plans. After the students sketch several
ideas for their floor plan, they begin drawing on CAD. Most
of the time spent in class is individual drawing time.
What kind/how much homework is required in this class?
All work is done in class.
What kind of materials do you use in this course ?
All of our work is done on a computer, with each student having
his or her own computer station. We use two types of software,
AutoCAD and Rhino3D. All of the drawings the students produce
are printed out on one of our three printers. There are no
limits as to what we can produce on paper.
Is there any after-school commitment or extracurricular
activities associated with this class?
If the students would fall behind they can use the CAD lab
anytime after school. I also encourage the students to use
this class to support their other classes. Any practical experience
is a good one.
How can this class help me in the future?
Not everyone taking this class has a desire to be an architect,
although most do. Several students enjoy the format of the
class and enjoy drawing on the computer. For those students
who wish to pursue a career in the drawing field, this will
put them further ahead as they start in college. The class
can also be used to begin a career in drafting or a related
field. Upon graduation, our students will have the knowledge
to begin that career.
Anything else I should know?
This is a course for everyone, male and female. The prerequisite
is Basic Technical Drawing.
Where do I go if I have more questions about this
course?
Chuck Welch, Room A-201, 703-488-6579, william.welch@fcps.edu
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BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWING
Grades: 9-12
Credit: one
Students develop basic skills in drawing, study careers related
to drafting, become familiar with Computer-Assisted Drafting
(CAD), and gain an understanding of technical drawing processes.
This course is recommended for students interested in technical
drawing, interior design, fashion merchandising, decorating,
construction, architecture, or engineering careers.
Describe a typical lesson in this class.
We cover
several topics in this class, so we don't stay in one area
to long. Typically each unit starts with a demonstration of
the drawing type and the students continue from there on several
drawings working at their own pace. After the unit begins
most of the instruction is on an individual basis.
What kind/how much homework is required in this class?
All work
is done in class.
What kind of materials do you use in this course?
All of
our work is done on a computer, with each student having his
or her own computer station. We use two types of software,
AutoCAD and Rhino3D. All of the drawings the students produce
are printed out on one of our three printers. There are no
limits as to what we can produce on paper.
Is there any after-school commitment or extracurricular
activities associated with this class?
If the
students would fall behind they can use the CAD lab anytime
after school. I also encourage the students to use this class
to support their other classes. Any practical experience is
a good one.
How can this class help me in the future?
For obvious
reasons this is an essential class for anyone interested in
architecture, engineering, design, etc. CAD will offer everyone
improvement in neatness, organization, and visualization.
This is a class that a person will pull for the rest of their
life. There is always a need to produce graphs, maps, charts,
and plans, no matter what your age.
Anything else I should know?
This is
a course for everyone, male and female.
Where do I go if I have more questions about this
course?
Chuck Welch, Room A-201, 703-488-6579, william.welch@fcps.edu
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Grades: 9-12
Credit: one
Design and Technology is designed as a foundations course
in technology education. Students are engaged in a broad study
of technology through multiple means. Laboratory activities
provide students the opportunity to experience hands on problem
solving and the engineering design process through projects
that integrate math, science, and other core subjects.
Describe
a typical lesson in this class.
Throughout the year, students participate in individual and
group design and problem solving projects. Students are given
a problem (Design a vehicle with given materials that will
safely transport a cargo a given distance) and must apply
learned problem solving techniques to design, construct, test,
and evaluate the solution. In addition, students work through
technology modules (computer driven workstations with activities
and experiments) that focus on topics such as Digital Photography,
Robotics, Aerodynamics, Mechanisms, Navigation and GPS, and
Alternative Energy.
What kind/how much homework is required in this class?
All work is done in class.
What kind of materials do you use in this course?
Computer driven technology modules, hand and machine tools,
computer controlled machinery, robot, wind tunnel, wood, plastics,
metals, Computer Aided Drafting and other software, guest
speakers.
Is there any after-school commitment or extracurricular
activities associated with this class?
If students fall behind they can use the lab anytime after
school. I also encourage the students to use this class to
support their other classes. Any practical experience is a
good one. Students also use the lab to work on science fair
projects. In addition, some students choose to join the Architecture
and Engineering Club.
How can this class help me in the future?
This course offers knowledge and skills applicable to many
technical and non-technical careers as well as everyday problem
solving.
Anything
else I should know?
This is a fun and exciting course for everyone, male and female,
but does require a maximum and effort and interest in.
Where do I go if I have more questions about this
course?
Joshua Masley
Joshua.Masley@fcps.edu
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ENGINEERING DRAWING
Grades: 10-12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Basic Technical Drawing
Students gain an understanding of technical drawing careers
in modern industry. The course includes engineering-drafting
problems, use of computer assisted drafting (CAD) equipment,
and drafting skills and techniques. Students use handbook
of standards and specifications along with other resource
materials. Students interested in engineering or related careers
will benefit from this course.
Students completing Engineering Drawing and Basic Technical
Drawing with a grade of "B" or better may articulate
three credits at the Northern Virginia Community College.
In addition, if they complete Art 1) and Computer Applications)
with a grade of "B" or better they may articulate
up to eight additional credits at the Northern Virginia Community
College.
Describe a typical lesson in this class.
We cover several topics in this class, so we don't stay in
one area to long. Typically each unit starts with a demonstration
of the drawing type and the students continue from there with
several drawings working at their own pace. After the unit
begins most of the instruction is on an individual basis.
Several of the drawings/projects require research and design.
What
kind/how much homework is required in this class?
All work
is done in class.
What
kind of materials do you use in this course?
All of our work is done on a computer, with each student having
his or her own computer station. We use two types of software,
AutoCAD and Rhino3D. All of the drawings the students produce
are printed out on one of our three printers. There are no
limits as to what we can produce on paper.
Is there any after-school commitment or extracurricular
activities associated with this class?
If students fall behind they can use the CAD lab anytime after
school. I also encourage the students to use this class to
support their other classes. Any practical experience is a
good one.
How can this class help me in the future?
Students taking this class as a second year drawing student
will further strengthen their drawing skills preparing them
for college or a career related to engineering or drafting.
All drawings/projects in the class will enhance common since
problem solving skills.
Anything else I should know?
This is a course for everyone, male and female. The prerequisite
is Basic Technical Drawing.
Where do I go if I have more questions about this
course?
Chuck Welch, Room A-201, 703-488-6579, william.welch@fcps.edu
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INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
Grades: 10-12
Credit: one
This course provides an orientation to the careers and challenges
of engineering. Students are actively involved with high-tech
devices, engineering graphics, and math/scientific principles
through problem-solving experiences. Activities are provided
in descriptive geometry, materials science, and technical
systems. Students learn to effectively communicate information
and ideas through modeling, prototype development, and technical
reports.
Describe
a typical lesson in this class.
The class format is the similar to Design and Technology,
but with more complicated problem solving activities and more
student responsibility. Students are presented with a problem
and must conduct in-depth research to formulate solutions.
Students then construct models and prototypes to test solutions,
followed by reports and presentations.
What kind/how much homework is required in this class?
All work is done in class.
What kind of materials do you use in this course?
Hand and machine tools, computer controlled machinery, wood,
plastics, metals, various CAD programs and other software,
guest speakers
Is there any after-school commitment or extracurricular
activities associated with this class?
If students fall behind they can use the lab anytime after
school. I also encourage the students to use this class to
support their other classes. Any practical experience is a
good one. Students also use the lab to work on science fair
projects. In addition, some students choose to join the Architecture
and Engineering Club.
How can this class help me in the future?
This class will provide you with the prerequisite experience
necessary for engineering and other technical careers. You
will have the opportunity to undertake engineering design
projects as well as explore career and collegiate options.
In addition, you will gain competence with tools and problem
solving that may be easily applied to everyday life.
Anything else I should know?
This is a course for all students in grades 10-12, male and
female.
Where do I go if I have more questions about this
course?
Joshua Masley
Joshua.Masley@fcps.edu
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