Drafting and Computer-Aided Design 10, 20, 30

(a)	Conduct an inquiry of required tools, skills and timelines associated with a selected project.
(b)	Identify safety considerations.
(c)	Select the software program required for the project.
(d)	Produce drawings with all required detail views for a sheet set, including: presentation elevation; presentation floor plan; floor plan; foundation plan; elevation plan; wall section; and, site plan.
(e)	Create professional drawings in consideration of industry standards.
(f)	Construct a tool (e.g., rubric, checklist, self or peer evaluation form) to assess the process and product.
(g)	Develop an assessment of personal skills, attitudes, work habits, and the final product.
(h)	Present and share the results of the project.
(i)	Identify options (e.g., using LISP programming, Python programming to automate repetitive tasks) for streamlining workflow for the next project.
(j)	Reflect on and share with peers the successes and challenges experienced during the project development. Consider the inquiry questions: How might the knowledge gained through this project be used to inform future projects? How might the learnings transfer to a future workplace project?

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Resources

R013671

AutoCAD 2020: A Project-based Tutorial

This tutorial book provides instructions and images to use AutoCAD 2020 in order to create a floor plan and 3D rendering of a floor plan. It offers clear instruction and steps to follow but does require some prerequisite knowledge of drafting terminology and basics.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $23.56

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R012467

AutoCAD 2020 Instructor: A Student Guide for In-depth Coverage of AutoCAD's Commands and Features

This instructor’s manual is a technical resource that provides extensive knowledge to educators wanting to teach the basics of AutoCAD 2020. Graphics are used to communicate the concepts, commands and applications.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $119.57

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R015914

Architecture. Residential Drafting and Design(12th ed.)

This architectural textbook contains quality images and well written chapters that delve into many of the drafting concepts. The initial chapters provide background information about drafting fundamentals and the subsequent chapters explore Architectural Planning; Plan Development; Construction Systems and Supplemental Drawings; Presentation Methods; Electrical, Plumbing and Climate Control; and Specifications and Estimating Costs. The chapters include a summary, review questions, suggested activities and internet resources.

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• Architecture. Residential Drafting and Design. Workbook

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $140.00 USD

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R016797

AutoCAD 2020 for Beginners

This textbook explores AutoCAD and would be useful for the beginner or less experienced AutoCAD user. The resource offers lessons and many activities with visual support in 14 chapters. The resource also provides online access to the resource files and an email for technical support.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $31.37

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R008783

Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2020: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Drafting Theory and Practice with Video Instruction

This textbook offers theory and practice related to some of the key concepts in architectural and mechanical drafting. The images and diagrams provided visual support. The video tutorials reinforce the concepts through clear demonstrations of how to use AutoCAD. Each chapter ends with a summary, key words, review questions and exercises. A project for mechanical working drawings and one for architectural working drawings are included at the end of the resource.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $102.75

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R016033

Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2021: 2D Drawing, 3D Modeling

This tutorial guide offers clearly written instructions, explanations, diagrams, suggested dimensions and projects which enable users to gain knowledge and practice skills on the computer using AutoCAD 2021. The initial chapters begin with the basic tools and commands. Subsequent chapters introduce intermediate and more advanced tools and commands. Many 2D drawings and projects, as well as 3D models and ideas are included in this resource.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $100.27

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R022642

Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2020 Fundamentals

This well-organized resource provides step-by-step instruction on how to use AutoCAD 2020 to produce architectural drawings. It has the potential to lead a student or instructor through an intermediate/advanced architectural project as it provides information on how to set up layers, floor spaces, create walls as well as renderings.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 30, 2022

R024548

SolidWorks 2020: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users

This textbook provides support to the beginner and intermediate user of SolidWorks and offers free downloadable tutorials and exercises for drawing and drafting skills. The chapters progress in complexity by introducing more basic to advanced tools and commands for increasingly complex drawings and projects. The text is clearly written and is accompanied by visual diagrams and images.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $59.70

Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021

R025368

AutoCAD and Its Applications. Comprehensive 2020(27th ed.)

This resource is a comprehensive guide for students and instructors on how to use AutoCAD. The functions of the program are explained and a glossary of terms is included. Practice problems are included throughout the resource.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 30, 2022

R009946

AutoCAD and Its Applications. Basics 2019(26th ed.)

This user-friendly resource is a textbook/user manual on how to use AutoCAD 2019. Each chapter explains the tools and commands used in AutoCAD and provides definitions, step-by-step instructions, problems, practice exams and drafting projects.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 30, 2022

R010549

Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings(4th ed.)

This user-friendly resource is a soft-covered textbook with information, diagrams, and quizzes pertaining to designing and building. Each topic is presented with images that guide the user to understanding and develop the skills of drawing plans.

Media and Formats : Kit

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 30, 2022