Grade 11 - Drafting Fundamentals

It is expected that students will:

define and make appropriate use of drafting and design terminology
identify types, sizes, and applications of drawing media
apply drawing standards and conventions related to:
- layout and set-up of drawings
- line types
- nomenclature
utilize geometric construction in creating drawings and images
prepare basic sketches, orthographic projections, pictorials, and working drawings
present drawings and design solutions in a variety of formats

Have students draw a particular item using a specified drafting fundamental:
sketching and design process
- a new or improved consumer product
- a communications device, audio or visual entertainment centre, kitchen appliance, power tool, or computer

orthographic projection
- an organizer for storing items on a desk
- a toy

geometry
- Celtic or other culturally based graphic designs
- a 2D or 3D logo for personal or corporate use
- a mag wheel
- roads or driveways within constrained spaces
- a dartboard or other game board

sections
- a picture or mirror frame
- a perfume or beverage bottle
Have students complete working drawings of items such as the following, that require them to combine a number of fundamental drafting skills:
- a C-clamp or other small tool
- a mantle or wall clock made of a variety of materials and designed to use a standard quartz movement
- a floating home, summer cottage, apartment, or townhouse including site plan, floor plans, elevations, 3D-interior rendering, and exterior views.
Provide a holistic opportunity to integrate drafting fundamentals, by having students define a real-world problem, use design and problem-solving processes to address it, and market their solutions. Have students highlight their use of drafting fundamentals. Projects might include:
- developing an environmentally sustainable container for a particular product, including graphics and logos
- designing a small commuter vehicle using simple geometric shapes

SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

Ask students to produce an orthographic sketch of an object. Collect the unsigned sketches and hand them out to other students in the class and ask them to produce a completed drawing in formal presentation format. Ask students to identify the missing elements and generate questions regarding the sketches they were given.
Observe students producing drawings. Note the extent to which they are able to:
- use terminology correctly
- create and use appropriate templates, blocks, and prototypes
- use appropriate tools and media
- correctly place views on the drawing with appropriate spacing and line types
- correctly use dimensioning standards (ISO/ANSI).
As students create drawings which incorporate geometric construction, note the extent to which they are able to:
- use appropriate technique
- draw accurately
- use appropriate terminology.
Have students present their design solutions and working drawings. Ask students to critique drawings individually and in groups. Prompt students with questions such as:
- Did the student preview the drawing before printing?
- Is the plot correct?
- Are the renderings clear, and the colour choices or shading appropriate?
- Is the use of technical visualization or other enhancements relevant?
- Do the models illustrate universal design principles and elements?
- Has the student used the appropriate size of drawing template, materials, and media?

RECOMMENDED LEARNING RESOURCES

Print Materials

Software

CD-ROM

Last Modified: January 2002