Student’s name: ________________________________ (printed)
Culpeper County High School
14240 Achievement Drive
Culpeper, VA. 22701
(540)825-8310
Course Name: Basic Technical Drawing
Teacher: Dwendy Pitts

Welcome to the Technology Department at Culpeper County High School. Technological advances occur on a daily basis and bring about many changes to the way we live. In the Technology Department, my colleagues and I strive to ensure each student receives a well-designed education experience that combines academic skills and practical applications.

General Description and Course Objective:

The Basic Technical Drawing course is designed as an introduction to “The Graphic Language.” This course will explore theories as well as disciplines, directly relating to drafting skills. Students will learn the techniques involved in constructing drawings skillfully, accurately, and neatly. Students will work both independently and in groups, to complete tasks under given deadlines. Skills in geometry will be introduced and reinforced through practical uses. Technical concepts used in this course will be directly related to appropriate Standards of Learning, especially geometry standards.

Textbooks are provided to your child. They can be checked out for extra study on the weekend. Before your child may receive credit for a class all materials must be returned without damage. Completion of all assignments is required prior to receiving credit for a course.

Assignments will include oral and written tests to reinforce learning as well as hands –on learning. The majority of grading will come directly from the student’s ability to create professional drawings, which show the student’s ability to put concepts to practical use.

If the student consistently tries and works hard he/she will know they have passed the course. If the student consistently refuses to participate, refuses to conduct him/herself responsibly in class activities, the parent/teacher will discuss if the student needs to be in the class.

If at any time during the year you would like to discuss these expectations, or your child’s progress, please call the CCHS Guidance department and request that a conference be arranged at the earliest convenience for both parent and teacher.

I look forward to working with you and your child during the upcoming school year. Together we can
create an environment where the student can succeed.

Grades will be determined by the following:

Grades will be determined by the following:
Daily Participation Grades 25%
Projects 25%
Tests/quizzes 25%
Classroom Worksheets/Notebooks 25%
Exams (20%)

Homework Policy:
There is no homework. Plenty of time is given in class for assignments to be finished.
If you miss a class, you are expected to make up work before school and/or after school for those
assignments that involve a computer lesson or project. A zero will be given for days missed if not
made up.

This needs to be signed by a guardian and returned to the teacher
This will go into your student file and graded as a Quiz.

Student’s signature: _____________________________

Parent/Guardian’s
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Scope and Sequence

Course: Basic Technical Drawing

Course Description:
This course is designed for students to develop basic skills in technical drawing. The student will accomplish this by using drafting tools as well as AutoCad 2006 software. (computer aid design) The fundamental drafting concepts, the proper use of drafting tools, drawing techniques, lettering, dimensioning, interpretation and visualization of three dimensional drawings, create charts and graphs, perspective drawings, elements of a house plan and basic skills in Autocad 2006 are covered in this course.

Length of course: 18 week

Units:
Quarter 1

Identifying careers
Stages of drawing
Sketching
Identify CAD system
Mechanical drawing
Angle of lines
Irregular curve
Drawing to scale

Quarter 2

Lettering
Horizontal and vertical lines
Bisect an angel
Draw arcs, ellipses
Views of an object
Techniques in drawing of lines
Points on a curve
Drawing in CAD

Quarter 3

Dimensioning
Stages of casting process
Sectional views
Auxiliary views
Oblique views

Quarter 4

draw a helix
thread drawing
assembly drawing
three-piece elbow
bar chart
layout drawings
topographic map
electrical drafting
elevations
architectural drawing