Orthographic Projection
About Orthographic Projection
What is Orthographic Projection?
Orthographic Projection is a method of communicating a 3-D object using a series of related, 2-D drawings - also known as views. Orthographic Projection is a core topic of Technical Graphics at Junior Cycle level and Leaving Certificate Design & Communication Graphics. This method is widely used throughout the world in the Manufacturing and Construction Industry to communicate design ideas and to create blueprints for new products and buildings.
Why do we learn Orthographic Projection?
Orthographic Projection is a core topic in the Junior Cycle Technical Graphics syllabus which is interlinked with many other areas of Descriptive Geometry such as Solids in Contact, Surface Developments and Pictorial Projection. Orthographic Projection is a vital means of communication throughout the world in the Construction and Manufacturing Industries. A knowledge of basic Orthographic Projection is vital for skills development and proficiency in the use of CAD software including 2-D drafting packages and 3-D parametric modelling programmes.
Where is Orthographic Projection relevant in the real world?
A knowledge of Orthographic Projection is vital for builders during the construction of new buildings and infrastructure. It is also used by Architects during the design phase of new buildings to communicate more detailed representations of designs to clients. Engineers and technicians use Orthographic Projection to communicate the details of new products to manufacturers to turn raw materials into accurately produced products.
Founder’s Notes
This website has been created by Gary Dooney for the purpose of Coursework as part of the PN4013 Module in the University of Limerick LM094 Materials and Architectural Technology (Education) Programe.
Why create a website?
I decided to create a website as I feel it is the most appropriate way to communicate this information and aid students in their learning.
Students now spend increasing amounts of time online and rely on internet sites as a place to broaden and deepen their learning. A website is interactive and can be added to and updated, rather than a booklet which cannot be altered once published. A booklet does not cater for all learning styles in the way a website can, hence why I have incorporated Videos and images as much as possible. A website can facilitate interaction between both the creator and user and can be adapted based in the feedback of those who matter most - the students. I felt creating a website would be a challenge and something different to the norm. It has allowed me to convey learning aids in the manner I feel is most helpful for students and is something which I can develop into a comprehensive reference site for the Technical Graphics subject over time.