New students are sent a letter with the pack explaining its contents and how they are to be used. They are also advised on the simple items of equipment they will need to complete the briefs in the pack, all of which will be required for future work on the course. The assessment date is also indicated in the letter. The learning pack is sent out during the summer vacation as a project for completion by the first week of term. Students are asked to read notes on orthographic projection, which explain both its function and how to do it in 1st and 3rd angle.
Diagrams accompany the notes.
Students are then asked to produce orthographic projections of a three- dimensional rectangular block with chamfer and a wedge cut out of it. Instructions are given on how to lay out drawings on an A2 sheet. Assessment criteria are specified. To convey your design thinking will require different drawing skills for different stages of the design process. Brief You must read the accompanying notes on orthographic projection first.