PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is powered by Pointful Education and does not follow the typical Lincoln Empowered course structure.
- This course is one semester in length.
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not available.
- This course requires materials. Click HERE for details.
- Michigan Families: CTE courses are not offered with Michigan-certified teachers. Please note that this means you may not earn credits for these courses if completed.
Grade Range: 11-12
Credit Equivalency: 1.0
Semester: 1 Semester
COURSE OVERVIEW
In this course, students will learn various concepts used in the design and architecture field. They will gain an understanding of basic architectural and civil drawings as well as prepare for the Autodesk® Certified User certification in AutoCAD exam. In addition to learning fundamental architectural drawing concepts like creating site plans, floor plans, and electrical plans, students will learn functions of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD). CAD functions build on the foundation of architectural drawing, using specialized tools for enhancement, layout, and scale. Students will review the essentials of civil drawings including the interpretation and development of topographical illustrations. To round out the course, students will prepare computer-aided drawings to demonstrate utilizing software to perform activities such as drawing site plans, roof plans, and wall sections. Finally, students will be provided an overview of the requirements, structure, and preparation techniques for the Autodesk® Certified User certification in AutoCAD exam.
Pointful Education Courses are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, Pointful Education maintains a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.
COURSE OUTLINE BY MODULE
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Module 1: Basic Architectural Drawings Part I
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Module 2: Basic Architectural Drawings Part II
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Module 3: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Functions Part I
- Module 4: Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Functions Part II
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Module 5: Basic Civil Drawings
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Module 6: Preparing Computer-Aided Drawings (CAD) Part I
- Module 7: Preparing Computer-Aided Drawings (CAD) Part II
- Module 8: Preparing for the Autodesk Certified User (CAD) Exam
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO
Please follow this link for a course preview video.
CERTIFICATION
This course prepares students for the Autodesk® Certified User in AutoCAD Certification Exam. To learn more, follow this link.
TEACHER SERVICES
All teachers for Pointful Education courses will grade student assessments according to the rubric accompanying each teacher-graded assessment. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The student’s district is responsible for any certifications associated with the course.