The Teaching of Technical Design in Technical Courses in Computer Graphics at Federal Institutes of Education, Science, and Technology

Abstract

AbstractComputer graphics are a tool for the development of projects in technological areas, as they allow the representation and virtual visualization of spaces, construction systems, products, objects, and environments. For graphic representation through computer graphics, technical drawing knowledge is required. Thus, the objective of this work was to analyze how the contents of technical design are addressed in the curricula of Technical Courses in Computer Graphics offered by Federal Institutes. For this, a survey was carried out of the Campuses that have Technical Courses in Computer Graphics and verified the existence of disciplines that address contents of the technical design area in the curricula of the courses, from that, a content analysis was made on the syllabus on the approach to technical design in these disciplines. As a result, it was found that there are four offers of the Technical Course in Computer Graphics at Federal Institutes. It was found that the approach of the technical design area in the disciplines is focused on digital projects and technologies, such as Computer-aided Design (CAD) programs. This approach is considered essential for the Technical Course in Computer Graphics and is in line with the course proposal established in the National Catalog of Technical Courses, prepared by the Ministry of Education.KeywordsFederal InstituteProfessional and technological educationTechnical course in computer graphicsPedagogical course projectTechnical drawing