This course builds upon the computer solid modeling design skills developed in Computer Aided Drawing. Students will be presented with design problems that require the use of Inventor to develop solutions to the problems. They will evaluate the solutions using mass property analysis (study of the relationship among the design, function and materials used), make appropriate modifications and use rapid prototyping equipment to produce three dimensional models of the solutions. Students will be expected to communicate the process and results of their work through oral and written reports. This class is eligible for Hudson Valley college credit. As an advanced CAD class and a college level class, students will be exposed to a more rigorous curriculum than that presented in the introductory CAD class.

State Proficiency Examination: Introduction to Occupations is given.