3D CAD Design:
This course is designed to teach scholars the skills necessary to complete problems in various areas of applied design including using the engineering design process. Scholars are introduced to elements and principals of design and sketching techniques that apply to concepts and skills found in architecture, engineering, applied design, and various trades. Emphasis is placed on the development of the skills of computer drafting using 3D design software programs to demonstrate different types of technical and non-technical drawings. Scholars begin the development of a portfolio.
Credit Value: 1 credit -- one semester only
Advanced 3D CAD Design:
This course continues skills taught in 3D CAD Design from sketching ideas to more opportunities for broader computer applications in 3D Design Sketching and Graphic Applications including audio and video. Creative problem solving, materials analysis, and technical research will be employed. Scholars will be given the opportunity to apply engineering principals to create designs and then create prototypes to substantiate their designs. Scholars will apply their knowledge to direct applications, and utilization of various software programs to create technical drawings consistent with industry standards. Scholars continue the development of a portfolio; both hard copy and electronic.
Credit Value: 1 credit -- one semester only
Prerequisite: Introduction to CAD Design
Building Design I & II:
This course offers an intensive study of architecture as it relates to design. Scholars will research, design, and produce a set of drawings while learning the Autodesk Rivet (BIM) software. The principals of design are studied and applied to their designs, including; basic principles of building design, form follows function, and environmental factors that impact design. Scholars will study several styles or architecture, both modern and historical. Careers relating to architecture will be investigated. Scholars continue to develop their portfolio, both hard copy and electronic.
Credit Value: 1 credit per semester
Prerequisite: Introduction to CAD Design for BD1, Manager permission for BD2.
Building Design III & IV:
These courses continue an intensive study of architecture as it relates to design. Scholars continue to using the Autodesk Rivet (BIM). Scholars continue to study the principals of design and apply those principals to their designs. Careers relating to architecture will continue to be investigated. Scholars continue innovative development of their portfolio, both hard copy and electronic.
Credit Value: 1 credit per semester
Prerequisite: Permission of CAD Manager
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CAD Design Internships:
This course is not a course that takes place as a class in a scholar’s daily schedule. Scholars in this course will work on making connections within their industry focus and working on small scale projects for various companies. Depending on availability, scholars may meet with professionals in the design industry from a variety of industries. Scholars must have their internships approved in advance by ASK Academy faculty. Scholars produce a report about their internship program. Scholars will continue to develop their portfolio, both hard copy and electronic.
Credit Value: .5 credit per semester
Prerequisite: Permission of CAD Manager and two (2) Specialized CAD Design Focus Courses (one focus - levels I and II)
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Computer Aided Design and Building Designer all sections Supplies List:
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1 2" Three ring binder with the following items:
8 1/2" x 11" 1/4" ruled graph paper.
8 1/2" x 11" blank white paper.
8 1/2" x 11" college ruled paper.
Colored pencils and/or pens.
12" ruler with metric measurements included.
Small capacity USB drive.
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All scholars will be required to save their work on a personal USB drive.
Grading conventions:
100-96 A+
95-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-00 NC
Projects: 50%
Classwork/Portfolio: 30%
Tests: 20%
Late work will be accepted on a case by case basis. Late work will not be accepted at full credit for “I forgot” or “My dog ate it”. On a case by case basis, late work will be accepted at a lowered score, following this schedule. IEP's will be addressed for late work to a maximum of five school days after the assigned due date unless otherwise stated in the scholars IEP.
Late work points deduction scale.
One day: -5 points
Two days: -10 points
Three days: -15 points.
Four days: -20 point.
After four days: No longer accepted.
Case by case basis is the scholar and or parent communicating to me about the reasons behind the late work. Acts of Nature, family emergencies and political upheaval are good examples of case by case situations that will be considered for extreme late work. IEP’s with special consideration for extra time on work are automatically considered.