STAR TECH PROFESSIONAL CENTER

PARADISE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

1.Demonstrate the ability to sketch in an isometric grid and apply line contrasting to the isometric model.

a. Using CAD software an isometric grid will be constructed in layout-C where the model will be drawn.
b. With CAD software a student will be able to do preliminary sketch's of models from sketches and apply preliminary line contrast shading (refer to page 199 in Thomas) to the iso sketch. From the sketch an isometric model will be created with half scale orthographic's and line contrast techniques will be applied to the model.

2 .Demonstrate the ability to apply shading techniques to an isometric model.

a. Using CAD software an isometric grid will be constructed in layout-C where the model will be drawn.
b. With CAD software a student will be able to do preliminary sketch's of models from sketches and apply preliminary line contrast shading (refer to page 199 in Thomas) to the iso sketch.

c. From the sketch an isometric model will be created with half scale orthographic's and line contrast techniques will be applied to the isometric model.

3. Demonstrate the ability to print out photographs from computer images.

a. Produce a schematic or logic diagram to a specified scale or size
b. Recognize all standard schematic and logic symbols and identify them by name
c. Produce a finished, camera-ready illustration of a schematic or logic diagram using Computer font and/or Photo paste up.
d. Produce a schematic layout using the CAD/D system

 

6. Demonstrate knowledge of perspective theory

a. Produce a two-point perspective layout given an orthographic or axonometric input
b. Produce a one-point perspective layout given an orthographic or axonometric input
c. Produce a three-point perspective layout given an orthographic or axonometric input

7. Demonstrate knowledge of rendering techniques using in ACAD 2002 to illustrate models.

a. Render eight geometric solid figures (square, sphere, cone, etc.) to create the effects of shadow and highlights
b. Airbrush complex mechanical or household object to highlight or shadow the illustration

8. Demonstrate knowledge of Using fonts in Technical Illustration

a. Finish an illustration with "word art" and fonts.
b. Organize an illustration using the tools in Microsoft Word.

9. Have a sufficient knowledge base of Drafting according to ASME 14.5 standards to pass a Certified Draftsman Exam provided by the ADDA (American Design and Drafting Association). The students will have to pay to take the test. The exam fee is 75 dollars. The Startech Professional Center will make arrangements for students to take this test with HTI (High Tech Institute) whose URL is http://www.hightechinstitute.com/whereDetail.php?location=PHX

A. Introduction

(lab safety, orientation, equipment issue and inventory,textbook issue, course content, grading procedures, etc.)

B. Isometric Theory

(projection vs. drawing, types, true-length measurements,non-isometric planes and angles, ellipse template as measuring device,circle projection, advertisements, illustrated parts breakdowns, rendering,
fasteners, machining processes, etc.)

C. Dimetric and Trimetric Theory

(angle size ellipses and scales, measuring
angles, ellipse wheel, oblique theory, compound angles, etc.)

D. Preparation for Drafting Certification through the ADDA

(American Drafting and Design Association) Part 1

* End of First Semester*

*beginning of 2nd Semester*

E. Charts and Graphs

(line graphs, bar graphs, use of legends, callouts, 3 dimensional
dividing a line into equal parts, use of different scales including logarithmic that would define graph axis)

E. Schematics and Logic Diagrams

(electronic symbols, military standards,
computer techniques, wiring diagrams, pert charts, etc.)

F. Perspective Theory

(two-point perspective, plan method, photo method, station and vanishing points, one-point perspective, three
point perspective, etc.)

G. Rendering in ACAD 2002

(with point and distant lights to produce the natural shading on models.)

D. Preparation for Drafting Certification

(through the ADDA (American Drafting and Design Association) Part 2

* End of Second Semester *

IV. GRADING PROCEDURES

Each of the 45 lessons for Each Semester will be worth 10 points. The Midterm will be 100 Points and the Final will be worth 200 points, totaling 750 points. The assignments are due on time with respect to the Semester calendar located on the web site. All of the internet students will be able to check their cumulative score as each of their assignments are graded on the internet site. All assignments will be emailed to the Instructor's email address. The Final and Midterm exams are mandatory for receiving credit for this course as well as all assignments to be completed.

V. INTERNET AND COURSE WORK CONDUCT

Students are expected to BE POLITE with the communications with the Instructor and email a response to any question the Instructor asked through email. This of course is the only means for communication other that the Media files, that will be provided at the beginning of the course. It is important to understand that you have been given permission to take this course because of your ability to be self directed and responsible.

VI. ATTENDANCE

The due dates for each of the assignments represent attendance dates and an email with the lesson file or its progress must be made on these dates.

VII. TECHNICAL ISSUES

In the event a student has computer problems, he must immediately notify the Instructor and reasonable arrangements will be made to repair the computer including providing a loaned computer for the students use if repair or replacement is not possible by the student or his parents or guardians.

* a detailed course syllabus will be available on the technical illustration web site.