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Computer Aided Design

Computer Aided Design. 7 th Grade. Introduction to SketchUp 8. While watching the video, think about… How could you tell the artist changed his idea for the building? What is an advantage to using SketchUp to design the building instead of hand drawing?. Drill # ____.

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Computer Aided Design

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  1. Computer Aided Design 7th Grade

  2. Introduction to SketchUp 8 • While watching the video, think about… • How could you tell the artist changed his idea for the building? • What is an advantage to using SketchUp to design the building instead of hand drawing?

  3. Drill # ____ • Name 5 objects or ideas that can be designed with a CAD program.

  4. CAD Workstation Includes: • Computer • Keyboard • Display Screen • Drawing Tablet • Plotter

  5. Advantages of CAD • Faster to draft and design at one time • More accurate and less errors • Less time to change or improve design • Provides a list of parts and the cost • Identifies strengths and weaknesses • Documents ideas • Shares work

  6. Possible Disadvantages to CAD • Too Easy to Use • Design technology that is not possible to make • May Take Longer • Easy to spend too much time playing with aspects • Some Restrictions • Can’t do everything

  7. Activity • If you took Tech Ed last year… • use the instructions to make a farm. • If you did NOT take Tech Ed last year… • complete Start Drawing Part 1 together.

  8. Closing • Name two advantages to using CAD instead of traditional drawing. • Use two examples from what you designed today (either the farm or the house) to support your answer. • Write in complete sentences.

  9. Drill # ____ • What are the components of a CAD workstation that we use in our class?

  10. Continue Activity • If you took Tech Ed last year… • use the instructions to make a farm. • If you did NOT take Tech Ed last year… • complete Start Drawing Part 2 on your own. • complete Start Drawing Part 3 on your own.

  11. Closing • How does HaraldBelker use SketchUp 8 in his career as a Concept/Entertainment Designer? • Be specific in your response.

  12. Drill • Based on your knowledge of CAD, what are some disadvantages of CAD that you have experienced?

  13. Importing Images on SketchUp • Use the PowerPoint instructions to learn how to import images on SketchUp. • Your final product will consist of two billboards. • One billboard will show the mascot and school information • One billboard will advertise a club or class offered at the school.

  14. Closing • Write one tip that you could give someone when first starting SketchUp 8. • Good Example: (you can’t use this) • Use the tape measure to double check measurements. • Bad Example: • “Work hard” or “Take your time”

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