Title :
Graphics literacy in a modern engineering/engineering technology curriculum
Author :
Bertoline, Gary R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Tech. Graphics, Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN, USA
Abstract :
Aspects of graphics literacy in a modern engineering/engineering technology curriculum are examined. Attention is given to why technical drawing is important. It is pointed out that technical graphics is a real and complete language that serves to (1) teach the language of technical graphics, its terminology, grammar, style, and abbreviations; (2) to improve problem solving ability; and (3) to improve the ability to quickly and accurately visualize objects
Keywords :
education; engineering; engineering technology curriculum; graphics literacy; modern engineering curriculum; object visualisation; technical drawing; Computer graphics; Design engineering; Design optimization; Documentation; Educational products; Engineering drawings; Power engineering and energy; Process design; Technical drawing; Visual communication;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1991. Twenty-First Annual Conference. 'Engineering Education in a New World Order.' Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
West Lafayette, IN
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0222-2
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1991.187548
