Zimbabwe Lower 6 Curriculum - Technical Drawing (Approximate Outline)

This outline is an approximation based on available information and general Technical Drawing curriculum structures. It is not an official syllabus.

I. Design Principles and Processes

• Design process stages (problem identification, design brief, research, possible solutions, chosen solution, development, evaluation)
• Design communication (sketching, rendering, model making, presentation techniques)
• Design analysis (function, aesthetics, ergonomics, materials, manufacturing processes)

II. Geometrical Drawing

• Advanced plane geometry (complex loci, conic sections, cycloidal curves)
• Solid geometry (interpenetration of solids, surface development of complex shapes, intersections of curved surfaces)
• Perspective drawing (two-point and three-point perspective, perspective of circles and curves)

III. Mechanical Drawing

• Component drawing (detailed drawings of machine parts, including sections and auxiliary views)
• Assembly drawing (creating drawings of assembled components, including exploded views and parts lists)
• Standard conventions and practices (dimensioning, tolerancing, surface finish, material specifications)
• Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for 2D and 3D modeling

IV. Building Drawing

• Detailed working drawings (floor plans, elevations, sections, site plans)
• Building services (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)
• Structural details (foundations, walls, roofs, framing)
• Building regulations and standards (by-laws, codes of practice)

V. Practical Applications and Projects

• Design and construction of a complex project (e.g., a small machine, a piece of furniture, a model building)
• Application of technical drawing principles to real-world scenarios
• Community-based projects (e.g., designing and drawing solutions for local needs)

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