Tuesday, August 30, 2011

On to the computer

Now we will begin work on the computers.  Because two classes are in the same classroom most of the instruction will be tutorial based.  This means you will receive your instructions using a document and you will ask the teacher if you get stuck or run into issues.  It is a good idea to work at the same pace as someone around you so you have someone to ask the little questions.  To begin go to  http://www.thecadacademy.com/instructorportal.asp. For Architectural drafting go to the Archicad section and begin with “ArchiCAD Foundations”.  This will guide you through how Archicad is set up and it will get you drawing quickly.  Once you have completed this introduction show the completed file to Mr. Williams for grading. 

Tip:

If you drag any window as far left or right as it will go when you let go the window will fill exactly half the screen.  This will enable you to have your instructions on one side of the screen and your work on the other.

Alphabet of Lines

Just as with the alphabet you learned so you can put words together, when drafting there are several different types of lines you must know so you can put a drawing together and have someone able to read it.  Pg. 29 of your drafting book lists this alphabet.  When you were in grade school you had to practice writing your letters.  This alphabet is not any different.  Some of these lines will be on the state test so it is important for you to know their characteristics.

Assignment #2

Get a blank sheet of paper and create the alphabet of lines as shown on pages 29-31.  It is important to note which line is which.  Take your time and be careful, neatness is a component of your grade.  Each line should be labeled.  Your paper should have a proper title block (border) including your name at the bottom.  You may choose the layout (Portrait or Landscape) of the paper and the length of the lines you draw.  The thing I will be looking for is a clear difference between each lineweight and linetype. 

Rubric

5 pts. there will be .5 points for each correct line with a label.

5 pts. Neatness

Total points for this assignment  = 10 pts.