This course covers the concepts and evolution of architectural design from Egyptian structures to contemporary residential dwellings. The student studies design principles, architectural styles, materials, the techniques of building construction and the aesthetic factors which influence a good design. He/she is taught to consider variables such as solar orientation, traffic patterns of people and vehicles, the local ecological system, zones and codes, material appearance, etc. After developing an understanding of these variables, the student is given design and drawing tasks which foster the growth of his/her creativity. This course counts as a fine arts credit.

In this second level of architectural engineering design, the students continues to develop creative design skills as he/she designs an original set of house plans including the surrounding environment (plot). Students will use the computer and a program named VersaCAD to design floor plans and to estimate the cost of a house. He/she will also be designing and constructing structures to be tested for sheer, tension, torsion, and compression. This course counts as a fine arts credit.

 I623 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 1 - Level 3, Gr. 9-12

Pre: None Dur/Cr: Sem/.50 CU

This course is designed to help students learn the language of technology and to gain experience in making working drawings. Students will learn basic drafting techniques while using a computer aided design program named CADKEY. Students will be complete drawings that will orthographic, isometric and 3D models. The models will then be milled out of wood using a computer aided milling machine. A student completing this course will be well equipped to be successful in college engineering or other post secondary drafting courses. Students can receive college credit at Southern Maine Technical College for this course.

This course expands on the skills, understanding and positive attitudes learned inn Engineering Graphics I. The students will develop additional understanding and skills in surface developments, working drawings, assembly and 3D modeling. Students will spend the course expanding their knowledge of Computer Aided Design. Students can receive college credit at Southern Maine Technical College for this course.

This course is designed for the student interested in the art of wood crafting. Individual projects will be designed and built by the student while he or she studies the history and aesthetics of wood art. The safe use of hand and power tools will be stressed during the creation of this art. Crafted projects might include: small sculptures, wood carving, along with traditional woodworking projects. The second half of this course the students will develop a small business and produce and market artwork for sale. This course counts as a fine arts credit.

Using the skill developed in Woodcraft I, the student will develop advanced wood art skills while creating more complex projects. Advanced gluing, cutting, sculpting, and finishing techniques will be practiced. This course counts as a fine arts credit.