1. Drafting And Design Communication of a Vision Communication: the accurate transfer of information (such as thoughts and messages) from a sender to a receiver

2. What is Drafting? Communicating ideas and thoughts through a visual representation Commonly referred to as: -Graphic Language/Communication -Universal Language -Language of Industry

3. What does a Drafter do? Drafters translate ideas and sketches of engineers, architects, and scientist into detailed drawings which are used in manufacturing and construction. (Engineering Drawing and Design, pg. 1)

4. What duties do they have? Their duties may include interpreting directions given to them, making sketches, preparing drawings to scale, and specifying details. Drafters may also calculate the strength, quality, quantity and the cost of materials. They utilize various drafting tools, engineering practices, and math to complete drawings. (Engineering Drawing and Design, pg. 1)

5. What are some common things Drafters Do? Convert an Architects sketch into a house plan Convert an Aerospace Engineers idea into a detailed drawing of a Satellite Revise the drawing for a new stereo system that has received some modifications Draw a detailed view of a bicycle gear selector for the manufacturer building it Show how an entertainment center is assembled in a manual Draw the electrical schematics for an Sony Playstation2 Make a pictorial drawing of a new car design for an Automotive Engineer

6. Job Titles Junior/Beginner Drafter Senior/Experienced Drafter Designer Architect Engineer Industrial Designer

7. Specialty Areas of Drafting -Architecture-Landscape -Automotive-Mechanical -Aeronautical-Oil and Gas Piping -Casting-Plumbing -Civil-Structural -Electrical-Surveyor -Electronic-Technical Illustration -Geological -Heating and Ventilation

8. Qualities of a Professional Drafter Attention to Detail and Accuracy Good Math Skills Imagination/Visualization Skills Understanding of Technology Understanding of Subject Area Ability to Work with Others The “Want” to Draw

9. Possible Career Paths HS Drafting = Beginner Drafter HS Drafting + Vocational School/Junior College = Beginner Designer HS Drafting + 4-5 years of College = Architect, Engineer, Industrial Designer