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Academic Programs | Summer School | Vocational Programs

Engineering Design

Mr. Marshall
Rich Marshall
EDT Instructor
206.631.7313


Learn how you can learn the skills used in careers that are among the most exciting and varied available today. You will learn how to use vector-based design using AutoCAD. After mastering the basic skills, you will focus on Drafting, Computer Aided Manufacturing and/or Technical Animation by developing and completing personal projects and competing in national programs. You do not have to have any background in drafting or computers to be successful in this program. You just have to want to learn. If you have any questions about the EDT program come in and talk to me any time, call me at 206.631.7313, or e-mail at marsharf@hsd401.org.

What can you learn in Engineering Design Technology at Puget Sound Skills Center?

  • Introduction to engineering
  • Extended work in your choice of: Architecture; Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical and/or Civil Engineering; Industrial Design; Parametric modeling.
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing and Computer Integrated manufacturing
    - Introduction to Manufacturing
    - Extended work in:
    - Mill setup
    - NC code creation & editing
    - Prototype milling
    - Design for manufacturing
    - Quality control
  • Computer Aided Drafting & Design
  • Introduction to vector-based design
  • Blueprint reading
  • Technical visualization
    - Introduction to Visualization
    - Extended work in:
    - Story-boarding
    - 3-D Modeling
    - Camera
    - Lighting
    - Special effects
    - Assembly

Develop Your Skills Using The Following Programs:

  • AutoCAD (all desktops)
  • Rhino
  • Inventor
  • PTC Desktop
  • Visio
  • Chief Architech
  • Accurender
  • SurfCAM
  • 3D Studio VIZ
  • 3D Studio Max
  • Maya

Prepare for further training in all of these fields with advanced credit.

  • Tech Prep articulation agreement at South Seattle Community College - earn up to 20 college credits
  • Tech Prep articulation agreement at Highline Community College - earn up to 40 college credit upon recommendation and review at DeVry, Art Institute of Seattle, Hi-Tech, UTI, and ITT
  • MTAG (Manufacturing Technology) Tech Prep with local businesses and community colleges - paid summer internships, plus college credit for work during internships.

Entry level jobs available to completing students in Engineering Design Technology:

  • Apprentice Draftsman
  • Apprentice CADD operator
  • Apprentice CAD/CAM operator
  • Apprentice Animator

Cross-over credits are available in the following courses:

  • English
  • Math (Geometry)

Jobs available to students in Engineering Design Technology who choose to continue their education:

  • Architect
  • Architectural Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Aeronautical Engineer
  • Many other technical professions
  • Industrial Design
  • Inventor Design
  • Web Animation
  • Visualization Specialist
  • Animation Careers
 

 
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