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Milburn, Ken – Personal Computing, 1988
Provides a general review of the field of Computer-Aided Design Software including specific reviews of "Autosketch,""Generic CADD,""Drafix 1 Plus,""FastCAD," and "Autocad Release 9." Brief articles include "Blueprint for Generation,""CAD for Every Department,""Ideas…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Goetsch, David L. – 1981
This mini-course and article are presentations from a workshop on computer-aided drafting. The purpose of the mini-course is to assist drafting instructors in updating their occupational knowledge to include computer-aided drafting (CAD). Topics covered in the course include general computer information, the computer in drafting, CAD terminology,…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Drafting
Case, Merl Edward – 1971
To ascertain the status of computer graphics in selected companies and industrial education departments and to derive guidelines for computer graphics curriculum planning, data were obtained through a questionnaire sent to 129 industrial educators and another sent to 32 industrial personnel. Findings were that: (1) 10 of the educators indicated…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development
Snyder, Nancy V. – 1984
North Seattle Community College decided to integrate computer-aided design/drafting (CAD/D) into its Electro-Mechanical Drafting Program. This choice necessitated a redefinition of the program through new curriculum and course development. To initiate the project, a new industrial advisory council was formed. Major electronic and recruiting firms…
Descriptors: College Programs, Community Colleges, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
Halpern, Jeanne W. – Research News, 1970
Computer graphics have been called the most exciting development in computer technology. At the University of Michigan, three kinds of graphics output equipment are now being used: symbolic printers, line plotters or drafting devices, and cathode-ray tubes (CRT). Six examples are given that demonstrate the range of graphics use at the University.…
Descriptors: Architecture, Cardiovascular System, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
Northern Illinois Univ., De Kalb. Dept. of Technology. – 1987
This computer-aided drafting (CAD) curriculum was developed to provide drafting instructors in Illinois with a useful guide for relating an important new technological advance to the vocational classroom. The competency-based learning activity guides are written to be used with any CAD system being used at the secondary and postsecondary levels.…
Descriptors: Architectural Drafting, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Graphics
Davis, Ronald; And Others – 1981
The second of a two-book course in drafting, this manual consists of 12 topics in the following units: sketching techniques, geometric constructions, orthographic views, dimensioning procedures, basic tolerancing, auxiliary views, sectional views, inking tools and techniques, axonometrics, oblique, perspective, and computer-aided drafting.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
Sutherland, Barbara, Ed. – 1990
This communication systems guide provides teachers with learning activities for secondary students. Introductory materials include an instructional planning outline and worksheet, an outline of essential elements, a list of objectives, a course description, and a content outline. The guide contains 32 modules on the following topics: story…
Descriptors: Books, Communication Skills, Communications, Computer Assisted Design