Drafting – Product Design & Architecture

Introduction - The Graphic Language

Objectives Outline the procedure for identifying a career for

which a student would be suited. Identify the main stages in develop of a drawing Identify the main branches of technical drawing Identify 6 specific functions in each branch of

engineering Prepare the work area for a drawing Prepare a drawing with borders and title block.

Your Life’s Work. What are some traits of a career that you

would want to do? Enjoy Uses your strengths rather weaknesses Exhibits your interests and abilities

What careers relate to Science & Technology Science, engineers, designers, drafters,

mechanics, technicians, business, teachers, lawyers, and manufacturers

Language of Drawing Technical Drawings Relate to:

Manufacturing, construction, & electronics Need Technical Drawing ability:

Read Blue Prints Written expression understood around

the world Confucius: “1 picture is worth 1000

words.”

Industrial Drafting Difference between Art & Drafting:

Art represents personal style and how the artists sees an object

A technical person draws an object as true to life a possible. Accuracy is a main objective

Stages of Development Freehand Mechanical Working Drawings

Working Drawings

Complete set of drawings so an object can be built without additional information.

Branches of Technical Drawing Mechanical Drawing

Used to describe industrial drawings. Technical Drawing is to include freehand

sketching Architecture Drawing Machine Drawing Structural Drawing Sheet Metal Electrical Aeronautical Marine

Goal of Technical Drawing

First: Accurate Second: Proper Technique (good

workman ship) Second: Proper Technique Third: Neat Fourth: Speed (time is money)

Monuments of History Ancient Egyptian Pyramids Greek Parthenon Geodesic Domes of Buckminster Fuller NASA’s Space Station

Drafting is an Universal Language Leonardo da Vinci (1454-1519)

Easy to understand 3D drawings Industrial Revolution

Drafting is the Language of History

American Know-How

George Washington was a surveyor mapping new territories

Thomas Jefferson prepared house plans for Monticello (home in Virginia)

Technical Drawing Lead to Design: Specific Functions of Engineering

Specific Functions of Engineering1. Research2. Development Engineering3. Design Engineer4. Production Engineer5. Construction Engineer6. Operating Engineer

Technology is Planning Your Future

Designer is key to change

Plans from Joining a Team

1. Beginning Level Drafter2. Drafting – CAD Technician3. Design – CAD Technician

Design Team’s Special Skills Careers

Researcher Development staff Project coordinator Engineer Illustrator Designer Senior Detailer CAD Technician Computer Graphic Programmers Design Drafting Technician Junior Drafting Technician Clerical Engineering Staff Specifications Writers Contract Specialist

Computer Aided Drafting

Does not help teach the basic principle of drawing

Back to Basics

Understanding traditional drafting before CAD Pencil Skills Line Weights Lettering Hand Held Tools

Designer Traits Do you like to take things apart to see how

they work? Do you like to make things with your own

hands? Do you notice the importance of shapes in

objects with good design? Do you ever think that you can improve the

design of an object?

Designer Traits Do you find yourself concerned about other

people’s needs? Do you like to sketch or make drawings? Do you like to study products that have

unusual shapes? Are you open to new ideas? Do you like to do research? Would you like to investigate new ways of

working with computer systems?