Electronic geometric modeling is the basis of modern geometric-graphic education in the technical university

Abstract

The subject area of geometric-graphic education in the higher technical education is described. Descriptive geometry is the theory of geometric shaping. Engineering graphic—the creation of technical documentation. It is realized by means of computer graphics. Thus, the modern academic discipline “Computer graphics” can unite these areas. Geometric modeling is considered. The requirement for an electronic geometric model of the detail is singled out: the detail model must be editable—retain its geometric integrity with changes in the values of size constraints, i.e. should be predictably correctly rebuilt when making changes to the values of size dependencies. The stages of construction of an electronic geometric model of the detail are shown. The strategy of constructing electronic geometric models of the detail is presented. The selection of electronic geometric modeling as the foundation of geometric-graphic education provides constructive use of the developing possibilities of computer graphics. The content of the educational discipline “Computer Graphics” is presented. Lecture topics are named. The content of practical exercises is described. Video lessons are listed. Informational graphic education provides the following basic competencies for the students: to know and apply the theory of geometric modeling to create electronic geometric forms of objects of technology and technology and be able to create electronic technical and technological documentation using modern graphic technologies.