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Introduction to Graphics Communication and Sketching
Bertoline - Fundamentals of Graphics Communication Third Edition

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Graphics Communication and Sketching

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

1. Describe why the use of graphics is an effective means of communicating when designing.

2. Define standards and conventions as applied to technical drawings.

3. Describe the design process.

4. Identify the important parts of a CAD system used to create technical drawings.

5. Identify the important traditional tools used to create technical drawings.

6. Use sketching and CAD to draw lines, circles, arcs, and curves.

7. Read and use scales.

8. Identify standard metric, U.S., and architectural drawing sheet sizes.

9. Identify the types and thicknesses of the various lines in the alphabet of lines.

10. Create a design sketch using pencil or computer.

11. Identify and use sketching tools.

12. Follow good hand-lettering practice.