An Interactive Computerized Multimedia Tutorial for Engineering Graphics Instruction

Authors

  • P. S. Krueger University of California, Berkeley
  • D. K. Lieu University of California, Berkeley

Abstract

A multimedia tutorial has been developed as a learning aid for a freshman engineering graphics course.  The tutorial is designed to assist in visualizing the principles of engineering graphics including orthogonal projection, sectioning in engineering drawing, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and the geometric relationships involved in descriptive geometry.  A combination of 3-dimensional (3D) images, animation, and audio narration explain many of the basic principles of engineering graphics that may be difficult to describe with text and still images alone.  Interactive example problems, with solutions, that parallel the course lectures and assignments are also included.  These examples provide step-by-step solutions to traditional graphics problems, explaining at each step the proper procedure to reach the solution.  Students can review the material at their own pace, moving backward or forward as necessary.  Multimedia tutorials in engineering graphics have been used at U.C. Berkeley for four years.

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 3 (1997): Autumn

Section

Engineering Design Graphics Journal (archives)
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