CAD Computer Aided Design
What is CAD? CAD (computer-aided design) is software is used by architects, engineers, drafters, & others creates precision drawings or technical illustrations CAD software is used to create 2-D and 3D drawings & models.
History of CAD 1400 to 1600 Technical drawing in paintings. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the first graphic artists. merged visual art with science & invention. 3 dimensional drawings 1930 Cutaway – drawings of internal workings of complex machinery 1400 to 1600 Technical drawing in paintings. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the first graphic artists. merged visual art with science & invention. 3 dimensional drawings 1930 Cutaway – drawings of internal workings of complex machinery Merging of technical drawings with photo realism Computer program called “SketchPad” CAD programs were developed in military and & industry CAD programs were available to businesses Now CAD programs are used to design just about anything that can be imagined Merging of technical drawings with photo realism Computer program called “SketchPad” CAD programs were developed in military and & industry CAD programs were available to businesses Now CAD programs are used to design just about anything that can be imagined.
CAD 3 D SketchPad Cutaway Ancient drawings
CAD Software Programs AutoCAD SolidWorks Google SketchUp Google SketchUp Make is free for educators AutoCAD SolidWorks Google SketchUp Google SketchUp Make is free for educators
Online CAD Tinkercad (easy) Onshape Apps GraphPad ArcSite PadCAD MakerBot PrintShop
Teaching CAD Explore time Review basic tools Video tutorial on basics Video tutorials (building skills) Simple house Chair Dog house Circle house Pencil Explore time Review basic tools Video tutorial on basics Video tutorials (building skills) Simple house Chair Dog house Circle house Pencil
Projects Design a Chair Design Your Dream House Design a “S’more “ Package Design a House from a Tree Design an Art Museum Create Topographic Map (Google Earth) Design a Chair Design Your Dream House Design a “S’more “ Package Design a House from a Tree Design an Art Museum Create Topographic Map (Google Earth)
Design & Build a Cardboard Chair
Design Your Dream House
Design a “S’more” Package
Design a Walter Anderson Art Museum
Design & Build a Model House From a Tree
Create a Topographical Map in Google Earth
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