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Industrial Graphics

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ABOUT:

The Industrial Graphics Skills subject focuses on the underpinning industry practices and drafting processes required to produce the technical drawings used in a variety of industries, including building and construction, engineering and furnishing. It provides a unique opportunity for students to experience the challenge and personal satisfaction of producing technical drawings and models while developing beneficial vocational and life skills. 


AT ALDRIDGE WE OFFER:

Year 10 Graphics

Year 11 Industrial Graphics Skills

Year 12 Industrial Graphics Skills


WHY STUDY INDUSTRIAL GRAPHICS:

Studying Industrial Graphics can enhance studies in practical subjects. Graphics, the ability to read and understand drawings, helps deepen student understanding in all aspects of engineering, furnishing and construction.

FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE:

Students are provided with access to computers that are loaded with all the necessary programs to complete coursework requirements. The programs are available for download as student versions onto their own device.

UNITS OF STUDY:

Year 10

UNIT
TIME
NAMEDESCRIPTION
1Sem 1SketchingBasic communication via sketching techniques
1Sem1PictorialsConverting sketches and information into pictorial drawings
1Sem 1OrthographicsStudents develop and apply techniques to create orthographic drawings.
2Sem 2ModellingIntroduction to using the Inventor and Revit modelling programs.
2Sem 2DevelopmentsHow to create developments of shapes
2Sem 2GeometricalUsing techniques on both paper and AutoCad to investigate geometrical drawings.

 

In years 11 & 12 – Industrial Graphics Skills is an Applied subject. Four units of work are spread over two years. Assessment instruments used are projects, practical demonstrations and exams.

UNIT
TIME
NAME
DESCRIPTION
115 weeksIntroduction to DraftingStudents will demonstrate a range of basic technical drawing skills.
215 weeksEngineering Drafting 1Students will apply their knowledge of drafting to simple engineering applications
317 weeksBuilding and Construction in draftingSketching, drawing and modelling applications are applied in a building and construction context.
423 weeksEngineering drafting 2Students apply accumulated knowledge and understanding to a set of engineering drafting tasks.

 


PATHWAYS:

A course of study in Graphics can establish a basis for further education and employment in a range of roles and trades in the manufacturing industries. With additional training and experience, potential employment opportunities may be found in drafting roles such as architectural drafter, estimator, mechanical drafter, electrical drafter, structural drafter, civil drafter and survey drafter.​




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Last reviewed 26 November 2021
Last updated 26 November 2021