Engineering Design

	Rich Marshall
	Instructor
	206.631.7313
	rich.marshall@highlineschools.org

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.

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