Virtual Instruction Scenario for all Drafting Classes:
Now that schools are closed due to Corona Virus, we need to switch to virtual instruction. All of our class assignments will be posted and submitted on the Google Classroom as usual using your Wheeler High School Google Account. A general summary is below.


1. For those who may not have internet at home, please see the attached document on how to get discounted internet service from a variety of vendors like AT&T or Comcast.
Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Comcast is offering 2 months free to new Internet Essentials customers in response to recent and anticipated emergency measures associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Ffor more details.
Pricing & other info go to: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19

2. Computer 2D and 3D drawing/modeling assignments can be completed by downloading the software from Autodesk (Revit, Inventor, AutoCAD) using the links below. Autocad is available for Mac. Links for both PC and Mac users below.

3. Optional Advanced Students: Running Inventor, Revit and other Autodesk Products on a Mac using Bootcamp or Parallels:
If you have a MacBook Pro or other Mac, you can divide your hard drive into a Mac side and a PC side. You would need to download Bootcamp ( Free) or purchase Parallels (Not Free). Once Bootcamp/Parallels is installed, you would need to divide your hard drive so that you have a PC side and a Mac side. You would then need to purchase, download and install the Windows 10 operating system to the new PC portion of your hard drive. Once installed, you can download any PC Autodesk program to the windows side of your computer. Unfortunately, Cobb only offers free Microsoft Office software not operating systems. Step by step instructions in the PDF file below.


****Advanced Classes - Survey of Engineering Graphics, 3D Modeling, Architecture and Manufacturing - Complete your Portfolio for your project  by Friday, March 20th. Upload to the Google Classroom.I will post an updated poster and portfolio template for the lamp, chair, independent projects, as well. . Assignment 2  details will be posted Monday - Design it Digital Competition + engineering graphics practice 

****Introduction to Drafting Classes - Complete your Shadow Box or Mechanism PowerPoint. Upload to the Google Classroom by Friday, March 20th. I will post details for Assignment 2 on Monday  - Design your House using free Homestyler.com website.


Please let me know if you have any questions. Email me at Valerie.bolen@cobbk12.org.

Thanks!

Mrs. Bolen


 Welcome to the Wheeler High School Drafting and Design Website.  Wheeler offers two CTAE pathways in drafting and design:     

1) Architectural Drawing & Design Pathway - Architecture and Construction Career Cluster
2) Engineering Drafting & Design Pathway - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Cluster
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Both pathways share Introduction to Drafting and Design as a prerequisite. Students in the introductory course will be introduced to basic hand/board drafting, computer aided design, as well as model making utilizing our digital fabrication lab that houses a laser engraver, 3-axis CNC router, CNC mill  and FDM 3d printer.  Please click on the course links below for additional information and resources.

Software programs used in class include Autodesk 2017 AutoCAD,  TinkerCAD.com,  Inventor and Revit. Students may download these programs for free using the Autodesk Education Community Link below.

CTAE - Drafting & Design Pathway Options:

Architecture Drawing & Design Pathway - 

Pathway Courses Offered:
Introduction to Drafting & Design
Architectural Drawing & Design I
Architectural Drawing & Design II

Engineering Drawing & Design Pathway - 

Pathway Courses Offered:
Introduction to Drafting & Design
Survey of Engineering Graphics
3-D Modeling and Analysis