DRAFTING

ELECTIVE

ELIGIBILITY:  10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE:  None

CREDIT:  1   (FIRST SEMESTER)

This course introduces students to the Architecture and Construction, Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), and Manufacturing career clusters. People with careers in
design and pre-construction create our future. They turn a concept into a set of plans whether it’s a
component, a system, or a building. Their plans guide other construction or manufacturing
professionals as they continue the building process. Students are introduced to tools and methods used
by a skilled draftsperson and engineers, including Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). The class covers
creating and animating 3D objects, multi-view drawings, sectioning, and the knowledge necessary to
complete clean and accurate working drawings for various applications. The students also will work
with various software programs to design homes, including kitchens, baths and decks. The course
includes working with AutoCAD, Solidworks and Chief Architecture software. Students are invited to
participate in SkillsUSA to demonstrate their skills and leadership. Articulation credits with SD
technical schools are available.