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Heritage High School 

Design Drafting Syllabus (2008 Spring Term) 

Instructor: Dave Behling 

Office: ET201 

E-mail: behlingd@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us or d_behling@behtek.com 

Web site: www.behtek.com 

Course Description: 

Design Drafting is a one-year (one term) course designed to acquaint students with a 

pictorial language used throughout the industry. The course teaches drafting fundamentals and 

provides hands-on experience for developing drafting skills and techniques. It is designed to 

provide the student with a background in basic mechanical and technical drawing. This course 

helps students develop problem-solving ability, interpret the ideas of others, and express 

themselves visually in n understandable manner. Drafting provides a wide range of skills that are 

transferable to many aspects of everyday life. Emphasis is on the basic use of traditional drafting 

equipment and the understanding of design/drafting principles as they apply, but are not limited 

to, future pursuits in the architectural and engineering career field. 

Text: 

Exploring Drafting, by John R. Walker and Bernard D. Mathis 

Supplies: 

2-inch three-ring binder to hold journal and drawings 

Basic Drafting Kit – Items can be purchased as a kit (Staples/Office Depot/online) or 

individually, but must contain the following: 

• 6" bow compass divider 

• 12" architect's triangular scale 

• 10" 30°/60° clear plastic triangle 


• 6" semicircular protractor 

• 6-3/4" french curve 

• Soft pencil eraser 

• Erasing shield 

• Drafting Dots or Low-Tack Masking Tape 

(blue painters tape works great) 

• 2 Mechanical 2mm lead holders 

(with HB/2H and 4H 2mm lead refills) 

OR 

1 Mechanical 0.7mm lead pencil AND 

1 Mechanical 0.5mm lead pencil 

• "Mini" lead pointer (if using 2mm lead) 

• Plastic pouch or pencil box (to store items in) 

Organization: 

This is a lecture-lab course in which the instructor presents topics, practice drawings are 

explained and assigned drawings are completed by the students, primarily in class. Objective 

and/or drawing-type quizzes will be given several times during the course, and there will be a 

comprehensive mid-term exam. The final will be in the form of a drawing project. 

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Course Objectives: 

1. To introduce students to the use of mechanical drafting tools, to drafting procedures, 

and to acceptable standards of work in the industry. 

2. To introduce students to various forms of graphical representation and to selection of 

representations appropriate to specific needs. 

3. To introduce students to time and quality drafting production requirements. 

4. To orient students to the range of drafting methods, topics, and occupations that 

characterize the field. 

5. To provide students with opportunities to develop basic drafting skills in respect to 

sheet composition, working neatly and accurately, lettering, and line drawing. 

Course Topics: 

1. Why Study Drafting 

2. Careers in Drafting and Design 

3. Sketching 

4. Drafting Equipment 

5. Drafting Techniques 

6. Basic Geometric Construction 

7. Lettering 

8. Multiview Drawings 

9. Dimensioning and Notes 

10. Sectional Views 

11. Auxiliary Views 

12. Pictorials 

13. Pattern Development 

Grading Plan: 

Course work will be weighted as follows: 

Drawings 45% 

Quizzes 25% 

Binder/Questions 10% 

Mid-Term/Final Exam 10% 

Participation 10% 

TOTAL 100% 

14. Working Drawings 

15. Print Making 

16. Design 

17. Models, Mockups, and Prototypes 

18. Maps 

19. Charts and Graphs 

20. Welding Drawings 

21. Fasteners 

22. Electrical and Electronics Drafting 

23. Architectural Drafting 

24. Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 

25. Manufacturing Processes 

Not all topics may be covered, dependent on time. 

Grades will be given according to the 

following schedule: 

A 90--100% 

B 80--89% 

C 70--79% 

D 60--69% 

F 59% and below 

Web Site: www.behtek.com 

Assignments/projects are generally posted to the instructor’s web site. If a student misses 

class for any reason, please check the site, there will usually be useful information, so that the 

student does not fall behind. 

Drawings: 

Drawings will be assigned almost every class period. Time is allocated for students to 

complete work in class, but if a student doesn’t manage their time effectively, they may fall 

behind. Each drawing will be graded unless there are major errors or omissions and it is returned 

for correction or completion. Drawing with minor detail or other non-conceptual errors will be 

graded as submitted on a scale of 1 to 10. 



Period:______________________________________________ Date:____________________ 

Name:_______________________________________________ ID Number:______________ 

• I have read and understand the syllabus for Design Drafting I/II. 

• I understand that the following supplies are needed for the class: 

• 2-inch three-ring binder to hold journal and drawings 

• Basic Drafting Kit – Items can be purchased as a kit (Staples/Office Depot/online) or 














OR 





• NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE LAB (THIS INCLUDES WATER). 

• Sufficient time is given in class for students to complete the assigned tasks, occasional 

homework will be required if a student falls behind on the assigned drawings. 

• The best way to contact me is by e-mail (behlingd@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us). 

Student Signature:______________________________________ Date:___________________ 

Parent Signature:_______________________________________ Date:___________________ 

Please Print Name:______________________________________________________________ 



PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE – A COPY HAS BEEN PROVIDED ON PAGE 4 FOR YOU TO KEEP. 

DUE JANUARY 11 TH 

Period:______________________________________________ Date:____________________ 

Name:_______________________________________________ ID Number:______________ 

• I have read and understand the syllabus for Design Drafting I/II. 

• I understand that the following supplies are needed for the class: 

• 2-inch three-ring binder to hold journal and drawings 

• Basic Drafting Kit – Items can be purchased as a kit (Staples/Office Depot/online) or 














OR 





• NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE LAB (THIS INCLUDES WATER). 

• Sufficient time is given in class for students to complete the assigned tasks, occasional 

homework will be required if a student falls behind on the assigned drawings. 

• The best way to contact me is by e-mail (behlingd@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us). 

Student Signature:______________________________________ Date:___________________ 

Parent Signature:_______________________________________ Date:___________________ 

Please Print Name:______________________________________________________________

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