Hooch Drafting & Architecture

Drafting & D1 Introduction to Drafting & Design Syllabus

Welcome to Hooch Architecture at Chattahoochee High School. You are entering a course of study
designed to help you understand and interact with the technological world in which you live. We will be
exploring the world of Drafting and Architecture together. There will be much to learn and much to do.
Welcome to the journey, I trust it will be an enjoyable and enriching experience for you.

Course Description: Introduction to Drafting and Design is a foundation course that serves as an
introduction to the drafting and design field and is a prerequisite to all other courses in the Engineering
Drawing and Design program. Emphasis is placed on safety, geometric construction, fundamentals of
Computer-Aided Drafting, and multi-view drawings. Students learn drafting techniques through the study
of geometric construction at which time they are introduced to computer-aided drafting and design. The
standards are aligned with the drafting and design standards in the Georgias technical colleges, thus helping
students qualify for advanced placement should they continue their education at the postsecondary level.
Further, the standards are aligned with the national standards of the American Design Drafting Association
(ADDA). Students who successfully complete this and other drafting courses should be prepared to take
the Drafter Certification Examination from the ADDA. Competencies for the co-curricular student
organization, SkillsUSA, are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the
technical skills standards. SkillsUSA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies
developed for the course.

Course Overview: D1 Introduction to Drafting & Design is the first of three years of Drafting and
Architectural Design courses. Drafting is vital to understanding the basics of all engineering and
technology. Drafting is called the universal language because it communicates across the languages and
is the beginning of nearly every product designed and produced. To understand drafting is to understand
the beginnings of technology and the basics of engineering.

This course teaches students the basics of sketching, drawing layout, drafting plans and architecture.
Students apply skills learned in math, science, communication arts, and social studies classes to real world
problems. There are no academic prerequisites for Drafting I. Students learn the basics of sketching and
drafting by hand as preparation for more complex drafting techniques including architectural design and
the use of AutoCAD for computer drafting.

Although there will be times in the desks and formal classroom, much time will be spent using the tools
and equipment of drafting and architecture. There are many delicate and expensive precision instruments
used in this course. You are expected to handle yourself in a safe and responsible manner and to help do
your part in respecting and caring for the equipment.

Career Pathway: Engineering Drawing and Design

Georgia Performance Standards:
This course will be in compliance with the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). The following
Georgia Performance Standards will be covered this year. A detailed description of each Standard may
be read on the Georgia Department of Education website: http://www.georgiastandards.org (Choose
Career, Tech & Ag, Ed.; Architecture; Architectural Drawing & Design; then pick the course title).
Georgia State Career Pathways Standards Engineering Drawing and Design
ACT-IED-1. Students will identify the disciplines related to engineering drawing and design
professions.
ACT-IED-2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to properly use the
tools and equipment safely in the drafting lab.
ACT-IED-3. Students will demonstrate the correct operation and maintenance of all
 drafting tools.
ACT-IED-4. Students will demonstrate the proper management of drawing consumables.
ACT-IED-5. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills of computer operations.
ACT-IED-6. Students will create technical freehand sketches.
ACT-IED-7. Students will demonstrate proper lettering techniques.
ACT-IED-8. Students will demonstrate the use of proper line types.
ACT-IED-9. Students will demonstrate the ability to read and draw using the proper scale.
ACT-IED-10. Students will create and dimension single view drawings while applying
geometric construction.
ACT-IED-11. Students will use orthographic projection to create and dimension
multiview drawings.
Materials & Textbooks: A suggested lab fee donation of $15 is requested to help cover the cost of
most of the materials for this course. Students may need to obtain some additional materials for specific
activities. Students are required to bring their own writing materials (pen/pencil and paper) to class every
day.
The course textbook is Exploring Drafting by Walker; replacement cost is $49.98.
Class Rules and Expectations:
Much of what we do in this class will emulate the real world Drafting and Architectural environment.
This is designed to help prepare you to be a more productive, trusted and valuable employee. Participation
and a good attitude is expected! Independence and on task behavior is expected. Teamwork and group
cooperation is a necessity.
The teacher will review specific laboratory procedures with all students, and each one will sign a statement
of understanding. Trust will be an important factor. Failure to act responsibly can result in class failure
and possible expulsion from the lab.
MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, ADULT BEHAVIOR IS EXPECTED IN THIS CLASSROOM AT
ALL TIMES. RESPECT YOURSELF, OTHERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS.
1. Seating Area (classroom) Enter here from B hall every day. Every class begins & ends here. Seats
are assigned. Show respect by being quiet and giving your undivided attention to the presentation.
2. Attendance - Attendance is taken each period from the seating chart as soon as the bell rings.
3. Tardiness - You are tardy if not in the classroom when the bell rings. You will report to the office.
4. Announcements - Immediately stop all conversation. Listen until the announcements are completed.
5. On Task - Keep movement & noise to a minimum. Remain at your workstation unless there is a
legitimate reason to be elsewhere.
6. Computers We will cover specifics on computers later when we begin using them. Access to the
internet is not allowed unless given by the teacher for a specific purpose.
7. Misuse/Abuse - The equipment in this lab is state and school system property. Any misuse or abuse
of this equipment will result in serious consequences implemented by the administration.
8. Food & Drink - They are not allowed in this classroom or lab.
9. Portable electronic devices CD players, Mp3 players, video games or any such electronic devices
are not allowed in the classroom or labs. If brought to class they will be confiscated.
10. Restrooms The schedule provides a break between every class. This is the time for you to use the
restroom facilities.
11. Water - Same instructions as for restroom use. Dont ask to go get a drink of water.
12. Materials - Return materials and equipment to proper location so others may find them.
13. Safety Everyone is responsible for safety in the lab. Horseplay is not allowed! Always follow safety
procedures. Safety glasses will be worn for some activities. They will be provided.
14. Materials Processing Lab - NEVER operate machinery without the teachers permission and only in
the teachers presence.
15. Cleanup - When the cleanup whistle blows stop work immediately. Quickly cleanup, put things away
and help clean the rest of the lab.
16. Dismissal After cleaning up when the second whistle blows return to your assigned seat in the
classroom seating area and wait for the teacher to dismiss you.

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NOTE: This list does not address every situation that could come up in this class. The teacher is the ultimate
authority. Any questions should be directed to the teacher. You are expected to exhibit mature,
responsible, adult behavior in this laboratory.
Evaluation: Grades will be based on written assignments, quizzes, tests, sketching plates, drawings,
plans, class participation and portfolio presentations. A point system is used and points are accumulated
throughout the semester. The final grade will be based on the percent of total points obtained.
Grades: A=100-90% B=89-80% C=79-70% F=Below 70%.

GRADING
Class Notebook 10%
Tests 10%
Class Assignments 15%
Classwork/ Project 50%
Final Exam 15%

Total 100%

Fulton County School Board Policy IHA Grading and Reporting System
Provision for Improving Grades
1. Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be
allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate
effort to meet all course requirements including attendance. Students should contact the teacher
concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time period for
recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course
objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester.
2. Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their
grades.

CTAE Department Provision for Grade Improvement Policy

Students who have received a grade below 75% on a major test/project have the opportunity to recover
their grade through the Grade Improvement process.
The maximum grade that can be earned is 75%.
Students must initiate the recovery process.
Once notified of the low grade, students have up to 10 days to initiate and complete the recovery work.
The individual teacher will determine the means of recovery.
Students can have no more than 5 unexcused absences from the class.
All missing work/zeros must be made up before the recovery process can begin.

Late/Missing Work
Work that is turned in after the deadline will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
Work that is missing will receive an NHI (not handed in).
If the missing work is not submitted within 10 days from the initial deadline, the NHI will be changed to
a zero permanently.

CTAE End Of Pathway Assessment (EOPA)

The Georgia Department of Education has made available an End-of-Pathway Assessment to ascertain the
competence of our Career Technology students. The End-of-Pathway Assessment measures the level of
technical skill attainment of each career pathway completer. The End-of-Pathway Assessment will be
administered to all CTE students who have finished or are finishing a pathway. The End-of-Pathway
Assessment will be administered in April and students that pass the test will receive an industry-
recognized certification. Seniors who pass the test will receive a special CTE cord to wear at graduation.