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Sreekanth, Anusha Parampalli; Viswanathan, Vimal K. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2019
The efficiency and popularity of computer-aided design (CAD) packages have been continually improving over the past couple of decades. Most of the graduating engineers are proficient in their use and prefer using CAD models instead of simple freehand sketches to communicate their ideas. While these CAD models can enable better visualization of the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Creativity, Engineering Education, College Freshmen
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Barr, R. E. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2018
This paper briefly reviews the author's experiences over the past four decades in transforming the Engineering Design Graphics (EDG) curriculum. During this time, the field has seen a remarkable evolution from manual drafting to 3-D computer modeling with its many applications to engineering design and analysis. The paper will further discuss the…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Engineering Education, Teamwork, Computer Graphics
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Steinhauer, H. M. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 2012
Engineering graphics has historically been viewed as a challenging course to teach as students struggle to grasp and understand the fundamental concepts and then to master their proper application. The emergence of stable, fast, affordable 3D parametric modeling platforms such as CATIA, Pro-E, and AutoCAD while providing several pedagogical…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Engineering Education, Engineering, Fundamental Concepts