CAD Technology (CAD TEC)
Application of pictorial techniques used in preparation of industrial illustrations; study of oblique, axonometric, perspective and exploded views; methods and techniques of shading, commercial media and reproduction processes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Introduction to programming techniques using computer-aided design (CAD) systems; use of basic command structures, keyboard and menu tablets; text dimensioning and pen and layer selection. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Intermediate programming techniques using computer-aided design (CAD) systems; techniques of file handling, archiving and plotting; drawing manipulations of translation and rotation to prepare for CAD system operation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Advanced planning concepts and designs using computer-aided design systems; techniques of file handling, archiving, and plotting; drawing manipulations of translation and rotation to prepare for CAD system operation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.