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Technical Graphics

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Learning Intentions

Interpret Technical Drawings

Understand and extract information from orthographic and pictorial drawings to solve design and communication problems.

Apply Drawing Standards and Conventions

Use British Standards (BS 8888) and international conventions (ISO 128) to produce accurate, professional technical drawings that communicate clearly.

Develop Spatial Awareness and Visualisation Skills

Recognise and construct different views and projections, improving your ability to visualise 3D forms and translate them into precise 2D representations.

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Downloads

A graphic design project showing a 3D wireframe cube and a partially assembled 3D shape, with technical measurements and labels for a graphics communication class.
Technical Graphics Booklet

A course notes booklet introducing the basics of technical graphics.

Cover of a graphic communication book titled 'Architecture Building Drawing' featuring a red house model and a red house frame on a blue grid background.
Architecture Booklet

Learn the basics of architecture and building drawing.

Colorful 3D geometric shapes on black reflective surface, including cones, cubes, pyramids, and cylinders in various colors like red, blue, green, black, white, and purple.
3D Models (.STEP)

3D models for the Practice Worksheets, so you can 3D print, animate or alter the drawing tasks.

A digital illustration of a scientific instrument, possibly a particle detector or a component of a research apparatus, featuring a large blue conical structure on the right, a black circular core at the center, and a blue spherical cap on the left.
Projection Symbol

Download a DXF, SVG, and PNG of the 3rd Angle Projection symbol, along with a .STEP model and drawing instructions.

Learn the fundamentals

Learn some of the basics of technical graphics with these short videos.

Orthographic Projection

Learn the fundamental principles of 3rd angle orthographic projection, as specified by BS8888 and widely used across the UK, so you can produce accurate, standards-compliant engineering drawings.

Sectional Views

Learn what sectional view is and why they are a useful method of explaining technical details.

In this video you will learn types of sectional view and the BS8888 rules and conventions for presenting them.

Title Blocks

Learn how to complete a title block for a technical drawing, including what information belongs there and the reasons each item is required.

Orthographic Sketching

These worksheets have been designed to help with orthographic sketching. Construction lines have been provided, including bounce lines. The trick is ensuring hidden-detail has been shown correctly.

A wooden block model of a step-like structure on a technical drawing with architectural plan and elevation views, and a logo in the top left corner.
3D wooden architectural block model on a site plan drawing for a graphic communication course.
3D wooden block model with two rectangular holes, shown alongside a construction plan with a floor plan and elevation views for a graphic communication project.
A wooden block with a geometric shape on a blueprint drawing for a graphic communication project.
A 3D wooden block model with two slanted supports, shown next to a technical blueprint of the same shape with plan and elevation views for a graphic communication course.
3D wooden block model for architectural drawing, including plan and elevation views, with a wooden cube in the top left corner, on a white background.
A 3D wooden model of a triangular arch structure, paired with a technical drawing of the same structure showing plan and elevation views for a graphic communication course.
A 3D digital model of three wooden blocks, a plan view, and architectural elevation drawings for a construction project. There is also a title block with project details.
A 3D digital model of three wooden blocks, a plan view, and architectural elevation drawings for a construction project. There is also a title block with project details.

Sectional Views

Practice creating sectional views using these practice worksheets. Construction lines have been included. Try to remember the rules about cross-hatching certain components and features.

A technical drawing depicting a 3D model of a blue hollow cube and two blue 3D shape blocks, along with orthographic views labeled 'End Elevation', 'Section A-A', and 'Section B-B' for a graphic communication course assignment.
3D CAD model schematic and rendering of a rectangular box with two holes on the front face, accompanied by two cylindrical pegs and round washers, labeled with sections and plan views for a graphic communication course.
Technical drawing of a blue hollow cube with a circular hole and a solid blue cylindrical pin with a square base, used as a mechanical component or model.
Technical drawing of a 3D blue plastic part with side and sectional views, labeled plan and sections A-A and B-B, including text notes and course information for graphic communication.
Technical drawing of three blue 3D-printed objects, with orthogonal views, section views, and a small 3D model in the top left corner. The drawing includes a title block with project details.
3D CAD model of a blue structure with two tall, tapering pillars on a rectangular base, viewed from different angles including a side view and sectional views.
3D model components of a blue hexagonal socket, a blue cube with a hexagonal hole, and a blue bolt, along with technical drawings including plan view, end elevation, and section B-B for a course in graphic communication.
Technical drawing of a rectangular container with a removable blue lid, showing plan and section views, created for a graphic communication course practice.

Prisms, cones and pyramids

Blue and gray pixelated wave-like pattern on a black background with stars.

Hexagonal Prisms

Hexagonal prisms present challenging geometry to get present. In these work sheets you must complete the orthographic views and create a Surface Development (net) of the prism.

A technical drawing with multiple views and a 3D model of a white, angular, roughly rectangular prism.
A technical drawing or CAD plan showing different views and surface development of a geometric shape, with a 3D model of a white object or figure in the top right corner.
Engineering plan with diagrams labeled 'Plan', 'Elevation', 'End Elevation', and 'Surface Development', along with a 3D white geometric figure.
A technical design plan with various orthographic views of a geometric shape, including plan, elevation, end elevation, and surface development, alongside a 3D model of the shape.
A digital equalizer display with blue bars of varying height on a dark background.

Pyramids

Pyramids present their own unique challenges, especially when it comes to the the Surface Development. You will need to calculate the True Length of an edge. In these worksheets you get the chance to practice your skills.

A technical plan with diagrams of a pyramid and a cone, a 3D pyramid model in the top right corner, and sections labeled 'Plan', 'Elevation', 'End Elevation', and 'Surface Development'.
Architectural plan and 3D model of a concrete barrier or curb for surface development.
Technical drawing of a pyramidal object with plan, elevation, and end elevation views, and a 3D model of the pyramid in the upper right corner.
A technical drawing or architectural blueprint with various geometric plans and elevations of a 3D pyramid-like structure on the right side.
Blue digital equalizer bars in a waveform pattern on a black background.

Cylinders

Cylinders can be a challenge to draw on the drawing board as there are no corners - or vertices - to plot. These need to generated by dividing up the cylinder artificially. This is typically done by using a 30/60 set-square to divide the cylinder into 12.

Technical drawing with geometric shapes and a 3D white cylinder on the right side.
Technical drawing of a cylindrical object with plan, elevation, end elevation, and surface development views, along with a 3D preview image of the object.
A technical drawing with various views and diagrams, including a plan, elevation, end elevation, and surface development of a cylindrical object, along with a rendered image of a white cylindrical shape.
A technical drafting blueprint showing plan, elevation, end elevation, and surface development of a 3D object, with a white cylindrical object in the upper right corner.
Black background with a pattern of light blue squares arranged in a wave-like formation.

Cones

Cones can present a greater challenge than cylinders. The same processes and techniques are used, but you need to remember all the generation lines come from the apex - the top - of the cone.

A technical blueprint showing plans, elevations, and a 3D model of a cone.
A technical drawing of a cone-shaped object, showing plan, elevation, and end elevation views, with a 3D rendered model of the cone in the upper right corner.
Technical drawing of a geometric object with plan, elevation, and end elevation views, and a 3D rendering of a white conical sculpture on the upper right.
Engineering drawing of a 3D cone-shaped object with a physical model on the right, including plan, elevation, end elevation, and surface development views.

Pictorial Graphics

Pixelated image of a whale.

Isometric Sketching

Reading an orthographic drawing and converting back into a pictorial view shows some mastery of both view types. In these worksheets you convert orthographic views into isometric.

A blank isometric sketching worksheet with sections for student information, challenge number, and instructions. It contains two sets of grid-based drawing templates labeled 'Plan,' 'Elevation,' and 'End Elevation.' The first set has three squares arranged in a T-shape, and the second set features a square and a Tetris-like piece.
A black and white worksheet titled 'Isometric Sketching', featuring various orthographic projections and isometric drawings of geometric shapes, with sections for student information and a large grid area for drawing.
A worksheet for isometric sketching with blank spaces for student information, featuring two sets of isometric drawing exercises. The top set includes three views: plan, elevation, and end elevation, with a rectangular object and a T-shaped extension. The bottom set has similar views with the same object, but with dashed lines indicating hidden details.
A worksheet titled 'Isometric Sketching' with sections for student information, includes isometric drawing grids, and various shape sketches such as squares, a parallelogram, and a triangle, with instructions for drawing in isometric perspective.
A blank isometric sketching worksheet with spaces for student name, class, teacher, and challenge number 3 at the top. The worksheet features two sections displaying various geometric shape drawings and elevations on gridded paper, intended for drawing and learning isometric sketches.
A worksheet titled 'Isometric Sketching'. It contains sections for student name, class, teacher, and challenge number 7. The worksheet has two main sections with isometric drawing grids. The top section shows a cube with different views labeled 'Plan' and 'End Elevation,' and a 3D shape with an elevation line. The bottom section shows another cube with multiple views, including 'Plan' and 'End Elevation,' and a 3D shape with an elevation line.
A black and white worksheet for isometric sketching with various geometric shapes to be drawn on grid paper, including a cube, a triangle prism, and a cut-out 'H' shape. It has spaces for student name, class, teacher, challenge number, and includes labeled diagrams for different views of the shapes.
A worksheet with grid paper for isometric sketching. Contains two sections with geometric shapes including plan, end elevation, and elevation views of a box, house, or architectural structure, with some lines dashed to indicate hidden edges.

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