Work Packet 4 Assignment- Technical Drawing and Design

Compare architectural and civil engineering drawings Situation Conduct research and create a report that compares the career info below: o Architects use a more creative approach to designing buildings and other structures. The aesthetics of the building are a priority. o Civil engineers use a more scientific, practical, and systematic approach to structural design. Often, an architect’s blueprints are the foundation of the civil engineer's work, and their job is to make the vision happen, using sound scientific and mathematical principles. o Architects and civil engineers work together to create aesthetically pleasing and safe structures. Objectives 1. Analyze the major differences between an Architect and a Civil Engineer. 2. Research how architects and civil engineers work together on structural solutions. 3. Describe what is unique about an architect’s perspective in designing structures. 4. Describe what a civil engineer typically does. 5. Explain the educational requirements to become an Architect. 6. Explain the educational requirements to become a Civil Engineer. Materials 1. Venn diagram (create for graphic illustration) 2. Internet: Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) 3. Pencil and Paper, printed resources Criteria and Constraints Research investigation paper should meet the following requirements: 1. The research investigation paper should be typed or written in narrative outline format. 2. You may use any technology book, printed resource, or the Internet to gather information. 3. If typed, use Times New Roman, 12-point font when typing your paper; include a cover page. 4. If written, print using single stroke gothic letters with lines spaced apart; include a cover page. 5. Send completed documents as an attachment to your assignment upload on google classroom. Investigation Requirement Tasks: Use the following items to develop your outline format; the career will be the title at the top. 1. Describe the nature of the work (What would I do?) 2. Describe training, other qualifications, and advancement (What would I need to know?) 3. Describe the working conditions (Where would I work?) 4. Describe the job outlook (What are my chances of finding a job?) 5. Describe the earnings potential (How much money could I make?) Rubric scoring criteria Your grade will be based on the following performance:  A = Produced per all criteria and constraints. All requirement tasks complete.  B = Produced per most criteria and constraints. All requirement tasks documented.  C = Produced per most criteria and constraints. Some requirement tasks documented.  D = Fewer than three criteria and constraints met. Requirement tasks not documented.

Internet Resource References: http://www.vacareerview.org/ http://www.bls.gov/ooh/