Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University; Christopher Hill, Linedota Architects

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

of the project includedconsultation with the local authorities, politicians, personalization of the school and clinic by thebuilding users, and development of a master plan for the village. Activities included communityfocus group and mapping sessions. Drawing workshops for the village children were alsoconducted with the intention of integrating the children’s artwork into the project design. Whilethe physical output of these activities was important, gaining an understanding of the socialinteractions (i.e. identity and social “performances”) was deemed critical to developing aproposal that was responsive to the needs of the community. Investigations were also conductedinto local archetypes, construction methodologies and materials

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

course materials. Selection of the design project has become crucial tomaximizing the student learning outcomes. The instructor challenges the students by selecting adesign project with real life parameters; in this case, the new buildings being constructed oncampus. Students are provided with only a text file of the proposed plan of one of the futurecampus buildings. Students are divided into groups of two to four and required to use theircombined imaginations and engineering abilities to produce a design that meets the minimumexpectations outlined by the instructor. On the last day of class, students showcase their finaldesigns in a poster presentation. Grades are assigned by invited guests. Surveys, feedback fromthe judges, and performance by

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; La Verne Abe Harris, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

project has specific purposes or objectives to meet; for instance, anoffice would have certain requirements, such as space for a set number of computers,reception, meeting rooms, and washroom. A restaurant would accommodate a particularnumber of patrons, should have spaces for spreading buffet, restrooms, etc. Similarly,every construction inherently should be driven by the needs of the consumer and thereshould be a means to verify if the proposed plan will meet all the demands. It amounts toa tremendous waste of time, effort, and money to build some project and finally realizethat it falls short or fails to meet the objectives. Hence, considerable care has to be takenin planning and designing phases. Visualization is a very useful tool that holds

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Connolly, Purdue University; La Verne Abe Harris, Purdue University; Mary Sadowski, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

GenderParticipant Gender (N=69) n %Female 12 17Male 57 83The Computer Graphics Technology 116 course an introductory engineering design graphicsclass that requires the students to plan, visualize, create, and manipulate 3D solid and surfacemodels in several high-end parametric and NURBS-based computer graphics software packages.The students receive theory lectures and practical assignments involving sketching, 2D and 3Dgeometry applications, orthographic and pictorial imaging, the design process, creativity, andother related topics during a 16-week

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Leland, Oral Roberts University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

commonand must be overcome. Significant differences in the tasks also exist. Rather than a sequence ofinstructions, a sequence of steps is identified to create the object. The creation of the objects andassemblies requires some common sense, planning and problem solving in selecting a process forcreating the parts. In general, the product produced in solid modeling is less complex and moretransparent than a computer program, so errors are easier to detect. Also, there is usually instantvisual feedback telling the student if their steps to create an object are correct or not. Howeverfor more complex objects and assemblies, the constraints created by a design choice are notalways immediately obvious. It is probably the novice status of the students

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

of the course to hybrid instruction. Key components ofthe redesign include revising online streaming media, moving online content from WebCT toMoodle, conducting synchronous online help sessions, and developing an automated gradingsystem for constraint-based CAD files. This paper summarizes the previous research conductedin the introductory course, presents data from the fall 2008 semester, and describes the plan forthe whole course revision.IntroductionWhen implemented correctly, an effective alternative to face-to-face or completely onlineinstruction is hybrid or blended instruction. Some of the potential benefits are equivalent orimproved instruction, an engaged model of learning, accelerated completion of courses, self-paced or

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer McDonald, Daniel Webster College; Alexandra Sobin, Daniel Webster College; Marie Planchard, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Daniel Webster College

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Engineering Design Graphics

for two years now which allows for her to gain practical insights into real world applications. She plans on pursuing a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and working towards a career in aircraft design. Email:sobin_alexandra@dwc.eduMarie Planchard, Massachusetts Bay Community College Marie Planchard is Director of Education for SolidWorks Corporation. She is responsible for worldwide development of curricula and content for the SolidWorks educational products across all levels of academia. For 10 years, Marie Planchard was an engineering professor and technology outreach coordinator at Massachusetts Bay Community College. Before developing the CAD program, she spent 13 years in

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellen Maicher, Purdue University; Marvin Sarapin, Purdue University; James Mohler, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

computer graphics technology department described in this paper has created a number ofstudy-abroad programs to countries such as Poland, Russia, and China; with plans to extendsimilar programs to Ireland and Scotland. Its Chinese cultural exchange program has beenestablished since 2007, and continues to function in partnership with another department at theuniversity. Like many study-abroad programs, students and faculty learn and teach at severalpeer institutions in the select countries for anywhere from two weeks to one month depending onthe individual program. While these programs are somewhat traditional in that they heavily focuson cultural aspects of international exchange, they have nonetheless provided invaluableexposure for students and