INTRODUCTION
Engineering Drawing subject is one of the elective subjects in Package II (Vocational and Technology) for form 4 and 5 students in the ISSC programme. The subject is planned in line with the National Education Philosophy to produce balanced Malaysian citizens in terms of intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical developments. It is also designed to increase productivity through creative, innovative and productive participation of individuals, and to provide different types of workforce who are knowledgeable in technology and economy in accordance with the National Policy and the needs of the nation.
Engineering Drawing is a graphic language used to convey information concisely and accurately. In order to obtain standardized interpretation, Engineering Drawing has its own specified conventions, symbols and standards. It also aims to instil positive attitude and values such as cleanliness, neatness and accuracy in producing quality work.
This subject is redesigned based on observations, feedback and experiences of the teaching and learning process to enable articulation until the tertiary level and meet industrial needs. An integrated approach of Engineering Drawing teaching is implemented to encompass manipulative skills and knowledge of various fields, as well as to enhance students’ intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical development.
AIM
The subject aims to equip students with the knowledge and basic skills of Engineering Drawing and to enable them to communicate in graphic language in their daily lives and during vocations. The acquisition of these knowledge and skills will help students to interact confidently with the current technology and generate interest towards some engineering fields.
Engineering Drawing curriculum enables students to:
1. Realize and appreciate the importance of this subject as a medium of communication in technology and engineering fields.
2. Understand the concepts and principles of Engineering Drawing and their applications.
3. Understand and interpret technical illustrations creatively and critically.
4. Use Engineering Drawing as a medium of communication to convey ideas and information graphically.
5. Draw Engineering Drawing correctly, accurately and neatly.
6. Instil and practise moral values through Engineering Drawing activities.
7. Comply with Engineering Drawing Standard.
8. Acquire a firm foundation to immerse themselves in the engineering field and able to articulate towards tertiary education.
9. Be aware of job opportunities in to Engineering Drawing.
CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF ENGINEERING DRAWING
The syllabus is designed to equip students with knowledge and fundamental drawing skills applicable in various engineering fields. The emphasis is geared towards Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
This subject comprises the following aspects:
- Plane geometry which encompasses mathematical principles.
- Solid geometry based on principles of orthographic projections.
- Pictorial drawings using concepts of isometric, oblique and perspective drawing.
- Drawing skills using drawing paper and pencil.
- Interpret and draw Working Drawing from different engineering fields.
- Obtain knowledge and fundamental skills by using AutoCAD software.
The subject is arranged in 19 units according to a pragmatic teaching methodology. The syllabus specification is presented in three columns, namely: Learning Area, Learning Outcomes and Suggested Learning Activities. In the Learning Area column, each unit is listed with its respective sub-topics. The Learning Outcomes column contains detailed description of the scope of studies to be achieved. Teaching and learning strategies suggested for each topic are listed in Suggested Learning Activities.
Basic facilities required for this subject are:
- Drawing studio (capacity for 41 students)
- A2 drafting tables
- Drafting chairs
- Drawing instrument sets
- Computer laboratory (capacity for 41 students) equipped with AutoCAD software.
The curriculum is revised based on the following factors:
1. Duration of teaching and learning comprises four periods per week (74 weeks for two years).
2. Experience gained after 8 years of implementation of this subject.
3. Recommendations from In-Service Course lecturers in 1997.
4. Proposal by the Director General, Ministry Education of Malaysia to implement school curriculum based on ‘ product output approach’
- Meeting SKU/SKT No. 1/99
5. The results of a survey conducted by TED in schools, Polytechnics, ITTHO and IPTA in September 1999.
6. Educational Articulation to Higher Learning Institutions.
7. Current and future developments in the fields of engineering and information technology.
