Friday, October 30, 2009
Journal
today we worked on our circular drawings and learned more about ortho, quad, and certain lines.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Journal
Today we worked on our circular figures. I have completed the image, and now just have to add the measurements.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
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.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Journal
Today we worked on making a house in AutoCad. I finished the structure and now I am working on the measurements.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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.Friday, October 9, 2009
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.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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
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
Monday, October 5, 2009
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.
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.
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