It is recommended that students complete:
• Grade 7
This introductory drafting course covers the fundamental operations and theories of technical drawing. The course is based on the principle that students learn best by doing. Each paper contains a number of drawing assignments which the student completes.

Module 1:
Section 1: Introduction to drafting; Freehand sketching
Section 2: Different kinds of lines; Orthographic views of an object
Section 3: One-, two-, and three-view drawings; Hidden lines; Inclined surfaces
Section 4: Mechanical drawing; Using basic drafting instruments
Section 5: Curved surfaces and centre lines; Tangent surfaces; Symmetrical drawings
Section 6: Geometric terms and symbols; Twelve basic drafting constructions

Module 1 Test covers the work of Module 1.

Module 2:
Section 7: Lettering; Lettering guides; Spacing
Section 8: Instrument drawing; Working drawings
Section 9: Dimensioning a drawing
Section 10: Dimensioning cylindrical shapes; Measuring; Scale drawing
Section 11: Section views—full-section, half-section, revolved section, removed section, broken-out section
Section 12: How to read a drawing

Module 2 Test covers the work of Module 2.

Module 3:
Section 13: Pictorial and isometric drawings
Section 14: Oblique drawings and sketching; Perspective drawings and sketching
Section 15: Surface, straight-line, and parallel line development
Section 16: Hems and seams; Fold lines
Section 17: Assembly drawings; Construction details; Project designing
Section 18: Functional drafting; Computer aided drafting

Module 3 Test covers the work of Module 3

Supplies provided by students:
A drawing board (You can make your own. Instructions come with the course.)
T-square with 450 to 600 mm blade
8-inch (200 mm) 30 x 60 degree set square
6-inch (150 mm) 45 x 90 degree set square
metric drafting scale (preferably bevelled)
compass
pencil eraser
F or HB pencil
3H or 4H pencil
roll of drafting or masking tape
pencil sharpener or a sharp knife
sand-block pencil pointer (Instructions are given for making one.)
triangular ruler
Students who cannot acquire some of these materials should contact the Distance Education School about a mail-order service that is available.

No textbook is required for this course.