Journal

Today we worked on AutoCad, we published our drawing that included using hatching, center lines, cutting plain, and dimensions.

AutoCad

Roller Coaster

For an assignment we contructed a roller coaster on google sketch up. We had to use information from the internet and examples of other roller coasters to create our own.

Sectioning Drawing

Sectional Views
- must show the solids and voids.

Typical Sectional Views
- Pass through an axis of symetry
- Parrallel to one of the principle planes

* Different ofjects have different hatching.
* 2 different materials working together, different hatching, different directions working together.

Journal

Today we worked on sketching roller coasters and researching them. We have to draw 5 coasters and pick the one thats best then construct it on google sketch.

Journal

today we worked on our circular drawings and learned more about ortho, quad, and certain lines.

Journal

Today we worked on our circular figures. I have completed the image, and now just have to add the measurements.

AutoCad - circular

Today we made this figure on autocad.

Journal

Today we worked on AutoCad contructing our circular figures.

Journal

Today we worked on our complicated circular sketches. We have to construct 2 sylindrical figures on AutoCad tomorrow. Each having a front view and a side view.

Journal

Today we published our atuocad houses, we also went on tinyRUL.com and learned about the website. We read chapter one, and did a small quizz on it.

tinyURL.com

http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_giesecke_8/0,8217,1002956-,00.html

AutoCad house

This is a single-view drawing of a house on the program AutoCad that we have been working on for a few days. We pollted points, and used the simple features of offset, trim, dimscale, and line. This is a front view of the house.

Journal

Today we worked on making a house in AutoCad. I finished the structure and now I am working on the measurements.

Single-View Drawing Problems

Journal

AutoCad

AutoCad Views - Control Bearing

This Object that I contructed on AutoCad is the Control Bearing. I constructed a front view, a side view, and a top view. I showed the measurements of the figure and have showed the basic and main views.

Mechanical Drawing

We made a mechanical drawing in a program called AutoCad, and we had to use some new skills and techniques we had just learned like offset, trim, dimscale, and hidden lines. First we plotted a point like @140<0 and we continued with another point like @20<90. Then we pressed enter and had a 90 degree angle. After that we used offset to copy and move the lines to where we want and needed them. Then once we had all our lines we used trim to cut off the excess part of the lines that we didnt need to have in our drawing. Then we used dimscale to show the measurements we used to make the drawing. Then once we were at the end we used hidden lines to show that there were holes in the figure.

Envisioner House

In Envisioner we made each of our own houses and this is my house. We contructed them from blue-prints from model homes and decorated them the way we wanted them. We had to use measurements and learn how to work with envisioner, gaining new skills and learning more about the computer and programs that make life easier.

Journal Week 5 (Wednesday, October 7 /09)

Today we worked on our mechanical drawings and we got the three sides done of the shape. Next we just have to make our hidden lines in the shape to show that there is a hole in them. I learned to modify the grid to make it easier to make points for me and how to use offset and trim so that i dont have to keep plotting points and i can click and move it to where i need the line at the moment.

AutoCad Note

dimscale - dimension scale

x limit divided by 12 = dimscale .

- allows you to set up proper height proportions of the object.

layers - allows you to draw independant part of the object as a seperate drawing.

lt scale - line type scale

Career Cruising Jobs

Career Cruising – Architect

Read JOB DESCRIPTION. Answer the following question:

What do people in this career do?
- architects will draw out a design, with blue-prints, and then will construct what they have designed

Click on WORKING CONDITIONS. Answer the following questions:

Where do people in this career work?
- usually in office settings where they use computers-aided design software to design buildings, bridges, and other structures.
What kind of hours do they work?
- between 7-8 hours a day, 5 times a week, or 12 hours a day, 6 days a week, depending on where you go.

Interview – Anne

Click on A DAY IN THE LIFE.

Write down three important work activities this person performs during the day.
- meeting with co-workers to discuss current projects and the state of business
- drawing and doing architectural research
- meeting with other construction professionals or with clients at the construction site

Click on BREAKDOWN OF ACTIVITIES.

List the three activities this person spends the most time on.
- working at the office
- working with people
- writing or drawing

Click on LIKES and then DISLIKES.

What does this person like about the job?
- gets to combine the technical aspects of buildings with the artistic aspects of built form and the environment

What does this person dislike about the job?
- very small practice; having to do everything themselves; having to do promotion work

Summary – Your Views
Now that you have learned a little about this career, answer the following questions:

What are three things that you think are good about this job?
- designing
- having people like and use your ideas
- seeing your ideas be built instead of just on paper

What are three things that you think are bad about this job?
- long hours
- working in an office all day
- having to use computers all day

Could you see yourself doing this job in the future? Why or why not?
- No I could not because I do not find much interest in this job, and I do not think I could tolerate being in an office on the computer all day


Career Cruising – Engineering Tech


Read JOB DESCRIPTION. Answer the following question:

What do people in this career do?
- Engineering techs provide the technical support needed to transform engineers’ ideas into reality. They use their expert knowledge of science, engineering, and mathematics to assist in the completion of many different kinds of projects.

Click on WORKING CONDITIONS. Answer the following questions:

Where do people in this career work?
- Engineering techs work in various settings and situations. Some work on their own, for example, servicing equipment at customers' work sites, while others work in production or inspection jobs.

What kind of hours do they work?
- Most engineering techs work 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week. Overtime may occasionally be required, especially when deadlines are approaching.

Interview – Steve

Click on A DAY IN THE LIFE.

Write down three important work activities this person performs during the day.
- Arriving at work; picking up messages; making phone calls; discussing faxes.
- Working on AutoCAD; getting more information from supervisors.
- Reviewing daily commercial news; having a discussion with staff.

Click on BREAKDOWNN OF ACTIVITIES.

List the three activities this person spends the most time on.
- working with people
- working at the office
- writing and drawing

Click on LIKES and then DISLIKES.

What does this person like about this job?
- "I like the variety of projects I’m involved with, ranging from private developments such as subdivisions [to] commercial projects such as fast food restaurants and gas stations to the construction of parks, trail systems, and river improvements. Secondly, I enjoy the opportunities I have to talk to all kinds of people: contractors, developers, counselors, homeowners, and other consultants. Thirdly, I like the chances I have to travel, to get outside, from walking through forest valleys to downtown city streets." – copied from career cruising.

What does this person dislike about the job?
- "I often work long hours to keep projects on time and to meet our clients' needs. They demand that our work be done to the highest quality, on time, and always within budget. Sometimes working late means breaking promises to my family, which doesn’t often go over well. I also dislike the collection of fees from clients, especially if disputes arise." – copied from career cruising.

Summary – Your Views

Now that you have learned a little about this career, answer the following questions:

What are three things you think are good about this job?
- designing
- working with people
- making own decisions

What are three things you think are bad about this job?
- working in office
- long hours
- having to please everyone

Could you see yourself doing this job in the future? Why or why not?
- No I could not because I do not find interest in this career, and I would not like having to be in an office all day or having to be late for family, or post-pone things with family.


Career Cruising – Graphic Designer

Read JOB DESCRIPTION. Answer the following question:

What do people in this career do?
- Graphic designers are experts in visual communication. They use colours, photographs, illustrations, font styles, and other graphics to convey a message, tell a story, or create a particular feeling. Graphic designers create identities for products, services, companies, organizations, and government agencies. Their work can persuade, inform, and entertain the public.

Click on WORKING CONDITIONS. Answer the following questions:

Where do people in this career work?
- Designers spend many hours every day working in front of computers or at drawing tables. In order to complete projects, they often have to travel to clients’ offices, printing houses, and photo studios. This means that designers are required to meet with a number of different people. Sometimes these meetings may be held during the evening and on weekends.

What kind of hours do they work?
- Working hours depend on the place of employment. Designers who work for large companies or design firms usually work regular hours—around 8 hours a day. Freelance graphic designers generally have more irregular job schedules, and often work longer hours.

Interview – Buffy

Click on A DAY IN THE LIFE.

Write down three important work activities this person performs during the day.
- Working at home on the computer designing new packaging for a well-established beverage company.
- Presenting designs which I finished that morning to clients; noting their requests for modifications.
- Working at home on the computer and entering changes requested by the clients.

Click on BREAKDOWN OF ACTIVITIES.

List three activities this person spends the most time on.
- using computers
- working at the office
- working by yourself

Click on LIKES and DISLIKES.

What does this person like about the job?
- "First of all, [I like] the creative freedom. I could use different colors, fonts, illustrations, and photography. Secondly is the satisfaction. When my design project is out in the public, it could be seen and appreciated by thousands of people. Finally, it’s the flexible timing and the casual clothing. You don’t have to wear suits." – copied from career cruising.

What does this person dislike about the job?
- "The first thing I dislike is the long and unpredictable hours. I could be called in to do a rush project and I have to stay all night to have it done the next day. Another thing I don’t like is the uncreative clients. They prefer traditional and boring designs. But you have to accept it because they pay you." – copied from career cruising.

Summary – Your Views

Now that you have learned a little about this career, answer the following questions:

What are three things that you think are good about this job?
- being able to create designs to entertain people
- working alone
- using random colors, fonts, illustrations, and photography

What are three things that you think are bad about this job?
- unpredictable hours
- working in an office
- using computers all day

Could you see yourself doing this job in the future? Why or why not?
- No I don’t think I could because I do not like having to be on computers a lot, or working in an office, and unpredictable hours would not work for me.

AutoCad project

In autocad we learned how to make odd shapes and how to use the angles and plotting points. We made 2 shapes, that took us a lot of time to do, and we also learned how to make cross lines and trim them to make the shape we wanted.

Journal Week 4 - Monday

Today we worked on our first Case Study Report, we could do it on anything we wanted or are interested that has to do with design. I picked the design of cameras, and found a Nikon D200 to do a report on. I found information on many things including the design and structure of different brands. We had to pick the type of design, find information about it, list the significant people and companies that are linked to it, and write approximately 5 paragraphs minimum.

Case Study Report - Design of Cameras

Nikon D200 Design

Looking a lot like it's predecessor the D100, and coming in closer to the size of the D70 than its big brother the D2xs, the Nikon D200 SLR digital camera is the latest in that company's line of professional digicams. The D200's familiar body design and control scheme should ease the transition from film to digital shooting (if there are any film shooters left out there), and will be immediately familiar and comfortable to users of any of Nikon's current or previous digital SLR designs, although a few controls have moved around a little over the years. The black body is a very rugged combination of metal and structural plastic that measures about 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 inches (147 x 113 x 74 millimeters), roughly the same size as preceding models. (slightly wider, slightly shorter and shallower than the D100.) However, the D200 is a bit more beefy than its predecessors, weighing a hefty one pound 13 ounces (830 grams) without the battery or lens, and 2 pounds 3 ounces (942 grams) with battery and memory card included. Still, the D200 is quite comfortable to hold, with a handgrip that's about the right size for most users, neither too big nor too small. The fairly sharp angle between the inset finger grip and the front of the handgrip helps for a very secure grip, particularly when combined with its high-friction tactile coating.



Significant Companies & People

Some significant companies and people that produce the product are Nikon, Canon, Flickr, Samsung, and Panasonic. Each of these brands are magnificent for taking pictures. They have made them different and specialized for certain things like zooming in and out, graphics, location and features.

Cartesian Coordinates

The activity we did today was on the program AutoCad and we learned to use absolute, relative, and polar coordinates to make 3 rectangles of the similar coordinates. The bottom rectangle consists of absolute coordinates, the middle rectangle consists of relative coordinates, and the top rectangle consists of polar coordinates.

Envisioneer Project

Today we worked on envisioneer, working on our houses. WE were working on our measurements again, and having to restart my house several time to get it right. I have the basic walls of my house finished, and some of the interior walls, making a few rooms. I plan on making a master bedroom next along with the kitchen.

Culham house project

Today we were making houses from model house blue prints such as Culham elev. B - 1414/1972 Sq. Ft. edition . We started making these homes on a program called envisioner. We learned to use measurements and the difference from imperial and metric measurements.

Architecture/ Introduction

Architectural Careers

Beginning Drafter - Entry level position to gain experience and skill

Experienced Drafter- Expected to make construction decisions based on initial designs

Postitions are available with acrhitects, engineers, and designers.

Designer- May work under an architect and as a coordinator of many drafter

Architect - Must be licensed to practice

- designs residential and commercial buildings
- additional schooling beyond high school required
- a variety of architectural careers available

Engineer - work is more technical and requires high level of math and science

- education beyond high school required
- a variety of engineering fields available
- required to pass an examination for certification

Illustrator - combines artistic and architectural skills to produce drawings

Model Maker - Follows plans to build scale models

Specification Writer - understands the contruction process to write necessary details of the plans

Inspector- checks plans to ensure