Design Drawing (Print-Non-Fiction). Lockard, William Kirby. Norton, W.W., & Co. (CDS), 2001. 288 p. ISBN 0-393-73040-9 ($65.00 pbk.).
While computer-aided drafting appears to have made drawings obsolete, the expanding use of computers has actually helped to define what type of drawings is still worth learning. This resource concentrates on learning the skills of quick, freehand, conceptual sketches and on creating a freehand layer of drawing that can be combined with computer drawing. Perception, conception, representation, perspective and combining hand drawing with digital are the main sections. An index is provided.
Suggested Use: Drawings
Other Use: Design Studies; Interior Design
Design Drawing Experiences. 2000 ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Lockard, William Kirby. Norton, W.W., & Co. (CDS), 2000. 143 p. ISBN 0-393-73041-7 ($48.99 pbk.).
The 60 exercises in this book are designed to help students learn the various drawing procedures and skills. While students may understand the technical aspects for laying out perspectives and casting shadows, this resource will help them add figures, furniture and other materials freehand. The key sections deal with orthographic drawing, perspective, drawing entourage, placing materials, shadow-casting and direct-perspective layout. The procedures are broken down into easily understood steps and are very well illustrated.
Suggested Use: Drawings
Other Use: Design Studies; Interior Design; Visual Art 10, 20, 30
Design Graphics: Drawing Techniques for Design Professionals (Print-Non-Fiction). Koenig, Peter A. Prentice Hall Inc. (PRN), 2000. 152 p. ISBN 0-13-742982-7 ($41.61 pbk.).
Intended as an introductory book, this resource shows simple techniques and skills related to sketching and design development. Through its presentation, the user can see the importance of maintaining hand drawings as an important skill. In the age of CAD, the author has shown that the skill of hand drawing can coexist with the new technology. Divided into three sections, the key areas of emphasis are sketching, design drawing and the drawing process. Each component of the main sections is very well illustrated with line drawings.
Suggested Use: Drawings; Survey Course - Middle Level; Survey Course - Secondary Level
Other Use: Design Studies
Design Modelling: Visualising Ideas in 2D and 3D (Print-Non-Fiction). Bairstow, John, Barber, Robert and Kenny, Marilyn. Hodder & Stoughton Educational (BHU), 1999. 128 p. ISBN 0-340-66339-1 ($24.95 pbk.).
Elements of design studies, graphic arts and drafting are presented in this one book. Its focus is to explore the variety of methods used to develop design ideas. From this perspective, information is presented in a very visual manner to show how ideas are generated, developed and presented. The case studies related to these design projects illustrate the importance of the graphic artist. Photographs and drawings are used to highlight each key point being discussed. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: Drawings; Survey Course - Middle Level; Survey Course - Secondary Level; Views and Dimensioning
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 10 to 12; Design Studies; Photographics/Graphic Arts
Don’t Risk Your Life (Video). Saskatchewan Labour (MGR), 2003. 15 min. Dup. order no. V2238. Teacher’s Guide - Order no. G2238 ($FREE booklet).
(SK) Effective case studies are used to reinforce the importance of safety in the workplace. The stories of several Saskatchewan young people, who have been injured or killed on the job, are an effective backdrop to the rights and responsibilities students have in the workplace. Each case study has been re-enacted and includes interviews with the students who were injured or the parents of the young workers who died.
This video was distributed to all Middle and Secondary Level schools in September 2003. It was also distributed to participants of the Ready for Work workshops. Additional copies can be obtained from Media Group.
Suggested Use: Safety
Other Use: All PAA Curricula
Dying to Work (Video). (W5 Series). CTV Television Network Ltd. (MGR), 2000. 19 min. Dup. order no. V638.
(CAN) As more and more young people start their first jobs, the rate of accidents and deaths is rapidly rising. This program features interviews with the parents of several teens who were killed or seriously injured shortly after starting their jobs. The need to ask questions related to safety before starting a job is stressed as are the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee. This is an effective video that reinforces a strong safety message.
Suggested Use: Safety
Other Use: All PAA Curricula
Employability Skills Toolkit for the Self-Managing Learner (Print-Non-Fiction). The Conference Board of Canada (MHR), 2000. ISBN 0-07-087847-1 ($79.95 binder).
(CAN) The five modules within this practical resource are designed to help students develop and use the skills that they need to enter into and progress within the world of work. The modules include information on knowing yourself, identifying and reflecting upon personal skills as well as practising and marketing these skills. The step-by-step layout and the use of charts make this resource very user friendly.
Background information on the Toolkit can be obtained online at http://www.conferenceboard.ca/education/learning-tools/toolkit.htm.
Suggested Use: Career Development; Work Study
Other Use: All PAA Curricula
Engineering Drawing and Design. 6th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Jensen, Cecil, Helsel, Jay D. and Short, Dennis R. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill (MHR), 2002. 1002 p. ISBN 0-07-821343-6 ($126.95 hdc.).
Written as an introduction to prepare students for drafting careers, this text nonetheless is a very comprehensive look at all areas of technical drafting. Divided into five sections and 27 chapters, the book starts with basic drawing and design including CAD and then progresses into fasteners, working drawings, power transmissions and special fields of drafting. The many illustrations and sample drawings will help to reinforce the concepts being discussed. An expanded table of contents and an index are included.
The enclosed CD-ROM contains chapter reviews and reinforcement tutorials.
Suggested Use: General; Teacher Reference
Engineering Drawing and Graphic Technology. 14th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). French, Thomas E., Vierck, Charles J. and Foster, Robert J. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1993. 745 p. ISBN 0-7-022347-5 ($186.95 hdc.). Problem Book III - ISBN 0-07-053541-8 ($70.95 pbk.).
Well-laid-out and easy-to-read, this resource will be useful as a general source of information for all grades. Divided into four sections with 22 chapters, areas covered include basic graphics, elements of space geometry, applied graphics and design and several special topics such as gears, piping and maps. The excellent drawings and tables will add to the usefulness of the text. The accompanying workbook has pertinent examples to use in class, such as orthographic perception and isometric drawings. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: General; Survey Course - Secondary Level
Essential Skills/Compétences Essentielles: Skills for Life, Learning and Work (CD-ROM). Human Resources Development Canada (NAD), 2000. No order number is required. ($10.00).
(CAN) Developed by Human Resources Development Canada, this resource can provide some excellent answers to students who are wondering about future careers and the skills they will need. Skills such as reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, thinking, problem solving, working with others and computer use are all connected to 170 different occupations. Students can look up a particular career/occupation and see how each of the skills fits in, or they can look up the skill and receive a list of all the occupations that would make use of that skill. For example, if problem solving is entered as a skill it will list occupations such as mechanics, cosmetologists and carpenters. The program will then give examples of the types of problem solving that take place in each of these occupations. Students can then compare their skill levels with those that are needed on the job. Links to websites for further information are also provided.
Human Resources Development Canada’s website at http://www15.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/
english/es.asp provides further information.
Suggested Use: Career Development; Work Study; Teacher Reference
Other Use: All PAA Curricula
Exploring Drafting: Fundamentals of Drafting Technology (Print-Non-Fiction). Walker, John R. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher (NEL), 2000. 416 p. ISBN 1-56637-565-7 ($72.95 hdc.).
Drafting fundamentals and basic geometric construction are presented in this text using a step-by-step approach. Conventional and more challenging drawings are used to help develop originality and creativity. Each unit starts with a set of objectives and ends with a review and suggested activities. Examples of topics covered are careers, sketching, equipment, multiviews, sectional views, design, maps, fasteners and CAD. The text is heavily illustrated with colour photographs, drawings, charts and tables. A glossary and an index are included.
Suggested Use: General; Survey Course - Middle Level; Survey Course - Secondary Level
Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Jensen, Cecil, Helsel, Jay D. and Short, Dennis R. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill (MHR), 2002. 659 p. ISBN 0-07-824155-3 ($91.76 hdc.).
This title contains the first 16 chapters of Engineering Drawing and Design. With this format, teachers will be able to select a resource that does not go into as much detail as Engineering Drawing and Design. Basic drawing and design, CAD, fasteners, working drawings and geometric dimensioning are just a few of the topics covered in this well-illustrated resource. Several practical assignments make up the review section. An index is included.
The enclosed student tutorial CD-ROM includes chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint presentations and self-teaching reviews.
Suggested Use: General; Teacher Reference
Guide for New Workers (Print-Non-Fiction). (Ready for Work Series). Saskatchewan Labour (SAL), 2001. 247 p. No order number is required. ($FREE spiral-bound).
(SK) Published by Saskatchewan Labour and distributed to all high schools in 2001, this resource offers very practical information for students in the practical and applied arts courses. Some of the topics covered include applying for a job, employment equity, exploring careers, interviews, pay, rights and responsibilities, safety on-the-job and unions. As part of the Ready for Work Series, this book focuses on helping new workers make a successful transition to work.
Suggested Use: Career Development; Work Study
Other Use: All PAA Curricula
Guide for New Workers: Counsellor/ Classroom Edition (Print-Non-Fiction). (Ready for Work Series). Saskatchewan Labour (SAL), 2002. 142 p. No order number is required. ($FREE loose-leaf).
(SK) Based upon the Guide for New Workers student handbook, this resource provides teachers with excellent suggestions on how to create an awareness of work realities. New sections that do not exist in the student handbook have been added. These include topics on bullying, relevant websites, legislation and relevant services. The format allows for photocopying in whole or in part for instructional use.
Suggested Use: Career Development; Work Study; Teacher Reference
Other Use: All PAA Curricula
High School to Apprenticeship: A Link to the Future 2003: Handbook for High School Administrators and Guidance Counsellors (Print-Non-Fiction). Saskatchewan Apprenticeship & Trade Certification Commission (SATC), 2003. 126 p. No order number is required. ($FREE pbk.).
(SK) This booklet provides an overview of the apprenticeship program in Saskatchewan and the connection it has to several high school programs. It is an essential resource for teachers who may have students who are preparing for a career in a designated trade. Each of the designated trades in Saskatchewan is listed, and details are given about entrance requirements and training.
This evaluation was based on the 2003 edition. Please contact Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification for the latest information.
Suggested Use: Career Development; Work Study
Other Use: All PAA Curricula
Hybrid Drawing Techniques by Contemporary Architects and Designers (Print-Non-Fiction). Uddin, M. Saleh. John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. (WIL), 1999.212 p. ISBN 0-471-29274-5 ($76.95 hdc.).
Quite abstract in nature, this resource could be used as supplementary information to allow students to see the fusion of ideas, media and techniques in hybrid drawings for effective and innovative graphic presentation. The work of several international architects is featured in full-colour portfolios. Each example offers background into the design and drawing process. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Drawings
Inside MicroStation. 5th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Conforti, Frank. Nelson Thomson Learning (NEL), 2002. 649 p. ISBN 1-56690-161-8 ($75.95 pbk.).
Teachers using MicroStation software in their classes will find this reference book very useful. Through the use of real-life examples, MicroStation concepts become much clearer. There are many helpful hints, tips and practical advice on standards that the user should consider. There are chapters on installation, fundamentals, sample design sessions, 2D basics, detailing tools, 3D modelling and customizing MicroStation. Each chapter has several exercises to assist in understanding the area being discussed.
The companion website at http://www.onwordpress.com/microstation includes all the data files necessary to complete the exercises found in the book.
Suggested Use: Computer-Aided Drafting
Interpreting Engineering Drawings. 4th Canadian ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Jensen, Cecil H. Nelson Thomson Learning (NEL), 2002. 472 p. ISBN 0-17-616998-9 ($59.50 pbk.).
(CAN) Clearly written and easy-to-follow, this resource will be useful as an introduction to drawing interpretation. As a Canadian resource, it covers CSA and industry standards. The extensive use of charts and tables provide an easy reference to useful data. The many drawings will allow the students to visualize the concept being presented. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Drawings; Views and Dimensioning; Teacher Reference
Introduction to Technology (Print-Non-Fiction). Pierce, Alan J. and Karwatka, Dennis. Glencoe/McGraw Hill (MHR), 1999. 554 p. ISBN 0-02-831275-9 ($70.90 hdc.). Student Activity Manual - ISBN 0-02-831278-3 ($13.05 pbk.).
This resource is ideally suited to Middle Level practical and applied arts courses as it introduces the fundamentals of several subject areas within the same book. Within the first section, the concept of technology is discussed with an emphasis on its origins, careers, safety, computers and energy. In the following sections, overall technologies such as communication, production and transportation are examined. Each of these in turn looks at particular subject fields such as construction or photography. The resource is very student friendly as it uses many photographs, drawings, graphs, activities, questions and summaries. Overall, this is an excellent resource to use, provided that the information is supplemented with more detailed information from each of the disciplines. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: Survey Course - Middle Level
Other Use: Construction and Carpentry; Design Studies; Electrical and
Electronics; Photographics/Graphic Arts; Photographics/Photography