Professional
CAD-CAM
This
exciting professional program combines CAD (Computer-Aided
Design) with CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing).
Students will learn to use CAD and CAM software technology,
as well as become familiar with the skills needed to
plan, design and execute drawings in their Career Pathway
area of interest.
All students will study the areas of required competencies,
which will be connected to areas of specialty as determined
by student interest. The unique program design
incorporates team teaching, student project and portfolio,
as well as flexibility of time and class periods.
Students will benefit from direct connection with professionals
in their interest areas. |
COURSE: CAD-CAM
Technologies |
GRADE
LEVEL: 10,
11, 12 |
SCHOOL: Roosevelt |
LENGTH: One
or Two years |
CREDIT
at Kent:Geometry
1: Lab2-3 |
DESCRIPTION:
As
part of this two-year program, students will be prepared
to communicate design information to business and industry
using CAD drawings. They will learn to convert
CAD drawings into computer instructions for Computer
Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines, which produce parts
for business and industry |
PROGRAM
TIME |
SKILLS
AND INTERESTS |
|
|
- Algebra
I or equivalent required; Geometry recommended
- Attention
to detail and ability to follow directions
- Organizational
skills
- Ability
to visualize completed projects
- Communication
skills
|
| EDUCATIONAL
OPTIONS |
FUTURE
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
- Associate's
degree in drafting and CAD technology
- Associate's
degree in manufacturing technology
- Bachelor's
degree in engineering, architecture or business
|
- Computer-Aided
Design Technician
- Industrial
Manufacturing Technician
- Computer-Aided
Manufacturing Technician
|
AREA
OF CONCENTRATION (MANDATORY) |
SPECIALTIES
BASED ON PATHWAY INTERESTS |
- Sketching
and CAD
- Blueprint
design, production and interpretation
- Geometric
construction
- Basic
dimensioning
- Industrial
and manufacturing process
|
- Architecture,
including buildings, bridges, landscape, etc.
- Construction
- Art
and design
- Polymers
- Fashion
design
- PDA
technology and project management
- Industrial
systems
|
