This course introduces students to the world of technical drafting and the tools, terminology and media required to create working drawings of simple and more complex shapes. Students learn and apply the techniques for accurately drawing components, and fully representing them graphically.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Technical sketching
- Drafting techniques
- Introduction to CAD, systems components, fundamentals and commands
- Geometric terms and constructions
- Production and organization of drawings
- Orthographic projection
- Auxiliary views
- Manage computer files and transfer data
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
PLAR is assessed through 1) a portfolio of drawings that demonstrate the learning outcomes and 2) an interview with the Department Leader or designate.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.