General Information

• Name: Basic Drafting Principles
• Discipline: Drafting (DFT)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces basic concepts of technical drawing. Covers perception theories, lettering, sketching techniques, use of drafting instruments, orthographic projection, basic dimensioning, and pictorial drawings. Designed as introductory course for CADD 100.

II: Course Objectives

Demonstrate an ability to use basic drafting equipment and supplies.

Demonstrate an ability to reproduce drawings.

Demonstrate an ability to use proper lettering technique.

Demonstrate an ability to utilize geometric construction principles in drafting.

Demonstrate an ability to create orthographic projections.

Demonstrate an ability to create section view.

Demonstrate an ability to properly dimension an orthographic drawing.

Demonstrate an ability to produce pictorial drawings.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Drafting Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the current drafting environment.

This course addresses the following A.A.S. degree student learning outcomes:

1. Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree

2. Are able to do the following:
a. acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement.
c. demonstrate effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the chosen occupational field.
d. utilize appropriate resources to remain current in the chosen occupational field.