ENGINEERING GRAPHICS & DESIGN
À Loci of points on a Mechanism: An advanced application
Dear Grade 12 Engineering Graphics and Design learner
of the loci of two or more points on the moving parts of a
mechanism.
It is extremely important that you practise your drawing
skills throughout the year. Do plenty of freehand sketches to Assessment
understand what you are drawing before applying it to paper or
your computer. School-based Assessment 25% 100 marks
À Course drawings 7,5% 30 marks
Subject Requirements À Midyear examination 7,5% 30 marks
You will need the following: À Trial examination 10% 40 marks
À Textbook, calculator, workbook, drawing instruments.
Practical Assessment Task 25% 100 marks
Content Checklist À Phase 1 Part A Design project 4,5% 18 marks
Below is a checklist you should use to ensure that you have À Phase 3 Part A Design project 1,75% 7 marks
covered the EGD Grade 12 content in full. Make sure that you À Phase 2 Part B Presentation drawings 12,5% 50 marks
understand all drawings of the different sections below. À Drawing competency and skill 6,25% 25 marks
1. Civil Drawings External Exam: (50%) 3 hours (x2) 200 marks
À Civil sectional elevations of ‘foundation to-roof’: A detailed
working drawing, at an enlarged scale, of a complete section FINAL NSC EXAMINATION
through a window, a door and the roof. Include all other PAPER 1 -CIVIL- PAPER 2 -MECHANICAL-
visible features and all relevant dimensions and labels. (3 hours) In first-angle (3 hours) In third-angle
À Civil floor plan and elevations: A working drawing that orthographic projection orthographic projection
shows the complete floor plan and at least three elevations ± Mechanical ±
Q1 Civil analytical Q1
of a dwelling that has at least two separate bedrooms, a 15% analytical 15%
separate bathroom, a separate kitchen and a separate living/ Solid geometry
working area. The complete electrical wiring diagram must Loci of a Cam
and/or ± ±
be included on the floor plan and the plumbing detail must Q2 Q2 and/or Loci of a
Interpenetration 20% 20%
be included on all relevant views. All the other relevant Mechanism
and development
fixtures and all the relevant drawing features are required.
2-point
À Civil site plan: A working drawing showing all the water, ± Isometric ±
Q3 perspective Q3
sewerage and electrical features. All other relevant features, 20% drawing 20%
drawing
as required for a site plan working drawing, must also be
Civil working
included. ± Mechanical ±
Q 4 drawing including Q4
45% assembly 45%
2. Mechanical Drawings electrical features
À Mechanical assemblies: Multi-view working drawings of
complex mechanical assemblies that are completely different Tips for Success
in their design, their function and their parts. All must have À Ask your teacher for the content framework for EGD Grade 12.
fasteners that are, if possible, presented in different ways. This will give you the detailed content. Paste it in your
À Mechanical analytical exercise: Tolerances, welding symbols exercise book. Tick off every topic as it is taught in class, and
and machining and surface treatment symbols must be write the relevant textbook page numbers next to the topic.
adhered to. À Spend at least 3 hours per week after school on Engineering
Graphics and Design.
3. Perspective Drawings
À Two-point perspective drawing: The perspective must be of
a complex civil object that has circular features, preferably
horizontally and vertically, and other features on different
planes.
4. Isometric Drawings
À A complex drawing with auxiliary view(s), constructed
circles and a section.
5. Solid Geometry
À A multi-view 1st angle drawing of an inclined sectioned
solid that consists of a combination of geometrical solids.
Include the true shape(s) of the sectioned plane(s).
6. Developments
À Interpenetration and development: A complex drawing of
two or more objects or solids that are joined together. All
the parts must be developed.
Line Types in
7. Loci
À Loci of a Cam: A complex application of a cam that could
Technical Drawings
include different types of motion. The follower must be a [Link]
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