1. Topic-
Basic CAD Skills
 
2. Content-
How to create accurate basic designs and navigate with ease in CAD
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1.To assure designers understand the basics of CAD
2.To assure accuracy when inputting info into CAD
3.To assure the designers are comfortable navigating in the Virtual Designs
 
4. Objectives-
EACH STUDENT - please answer before lesson:
1.What specifically do you think you need to learn regarding CAD basics?
2.Where are most of your errors?
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Large Screen output
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

Making a rough sketch, "verbal design" IN THE ROOM with client prior to inputting into CAD
 

B. Development-

1.Opening CAD; Start designing; New Job
2.Global Settings: Ceiling ht, system ht, base ht/depth
3.Job Manager; Auto/Manual; re-checking Ceiling ht, system ht, base ht/depth
4.Moving sections; understanding "Edit Comp", direction of arrows, using "Undo" button
 

C. Practice-

1.Small walk in closet
2.Small reach in closet
 

D. Independent Practice-

1.Small walk in closet
2.Small reach in closet
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

Each designer will design a space according to instructions
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1.Assessment
2.Feedback
 

G. Closure-

1.Question & Answer
2.Tips
 

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