SIX FILMS WERE DEVELOPED TO TEACH VISUALIZATION IN THREE DIMENSIONS FOR ENGINEERING GRAPHICS OR DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY COURSES. THE FILMS UTILIZED A "THOUGHT MODEL METHOD" WHICH HAD BEEN USED FOR OVER A DECADE BY THE INVESTIGATOR. THE METHOD CONSISTED OF TRACING IN THE AIR AND DESCRIBING RELATED POINTS, LINES, PLANES, AND SURFACES BY THE…

The use of models in the high school drafting room eliminates the need for many drawings and demonstrates potential problems. (MW)

A new awareness of the need to conserve energy and interest in solar energy led to research and development projects by drafting students at Horace Mann Junior High School, Charleston, West Virginia. The article describes various projects design and includes photographs of some of the models. (MF)

This document, which is intended as a guide for work force preparation program providers, details the Illinois occupational skill standards for programs preparing students for employment in occupations in the architectural drafting cluster. The document begins with a brief overview of the Illinois perspective on occupational skill standards and…

This document, which is intended as a guide for work force preparation program providers, details the Illinois occupational skill standards for programs preparing students for employment in occupations in the mechanical drafting cluster. The document begins with a brief overview of the Illinois perspective on occupational skill standards and…