DES1060 Technical Design & Drafting 1

Introductory · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students develop basic knowledge, skills and techniques to draft drawings for visualizing and illustrating simple design problems.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to drawing tools, software, equipment and materials.
Supporting courses: DES1010: Sketch, Draw & Model DES1050: CAD 1

Outcomes The student will:

1 recognize multi-view drawings and pictorials
- 1.1 identify multi-view and orthographic drawings and their common views (e.g., front, top, side) and discriminate between first angle projections and third angle projections
- 1.2 identify common pictorial drawing types; e.g., isometric, oblique, one- and two-point perspective
2 produce pictorial representations, surface developments and renderings
- 2.1 produce a minimum of one of each of the following within the context of assigned projects:
  - 2.1.1 isometric drawing
  - 2.1.2 oblique drawing (either cavalier or cabinet)
  - 2.1.3 one-point and two-point perspective drawings
  - 2.1.4 surface development for illustrating assembly; e.g., for a package, heating/ventilation duct, garment, exterior isometric
- 2.2 draw a manufactured object that includes an illustrated detail; e.g., a hinge system on a box lid, a construction detail for a foundation, a pin to hold a wheel on an axle
3 produce multi-view drawings
- 3.1 produce a minimum of one of each of the following within the context of assigned projects:
  - 3.1.1 orthographic
  - 3.1.2 plan view
  - 3.1.3 elevations; e.g., schematic, drawing
- 3.2 apply industry standards to annotations and dimensions
4 produce and present a portfolio-ready drawing, rendering or image
- 4.1 apply industry standards to presentation copy
- 4.2 submit presentation copy for assessment
- 4.3 maintain a design folder that illustrates skill building
5 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
6 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 6.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 6.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
7 demonstrate basic competencies
- 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 7.1.1 communicate
  - 7.1.2 manage information
  - 7.1.3 use numbers
  - 7.1.4 think and solve problems
- 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 7.2.2 be responsible
  - 7.2.3 be adaptable
  - 7.2.4 learn continuously
  - 7.2.5 work safely
- 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 7.3.1 work with others
  - 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 8.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 8.2 create a connection between personal inventory and occupational choices