1 Nov 1984
| Element | Work Processes | Hours |
| A | Operate and Utilize Basic Drafting and Illustrator Equipment-- (1) Drawing board/table, compasses, dividers, protractors, knives (X-Acto), paper cutter. (2) Comprehensive reference files. (3) T-square/parallel bar/drafting machine triangles (45 deg, 30 deg, 60 deg, 90 deg adjustable). (4) Leroy lettering set, pens (technical, speedball, quilt, felt tip, ruling), pencils (various leads), erasers, eraser shield, ink (various colors). (5) Steel straightedge, curves (french, ship, splines), templates (circles, elliptical), scales (architect's mechanical engineer's civil engineer's). (6) Air brush, headliner, proportion wheel, Diazo process machine, waxer machine, stencils. (7) Multi-color camera, photo static camera, opaque projector, vu-graph, varigraph, pantograph, fixing spray, rapid-o-graph, audio visual aids, photo composed letters. | 250 |
| B | Apply Basic Drafting Techniques-- (1) Geometric and graphic construction. (2) Dimensioning (mechanical drawing graphics). (3) Electronic and schematic diagrams. (4) Measurement (mechanical drawing/graphics). (5) Illustration of maps. | 500 |
| C | Utilize Drawing and Illustration Techniques-- (1) Technique of line and tone media. (2) Draw projections. (3) Color technique/theory. (4) Forms in space. (5) Desirable medium and techniques for illustration. (6) Basic forms and perspective. (7) Measurement (graphic, etc.) (8) Dry mount (photo of illustration). (9) Lettering-freehand/mechanical/prepared. | 1500 |
| D | Develop Skills in Reproduction Methods and Processes-- (1) Printing and reproduction processes. (2) Measurement (mechanical drawing/graphics). (3) Photo composing machine. (4) Serigraphics. (5) Photographic techniques. (6) Silk screen. | 1000 |
| E | Obtain Proficiency in Visual Communications Methods-- (1) Data presentation methods. (2) Posters. (3) Graphic techniques of data presentation. (4) Seascapes and landscapes. (5) Preparation of display graphs and charts. (6) Cartoons. (7) Artwork preparation for overhead projection devices. (8) 35mm slide artwork. (9) Artwork preparation for television. | 500 |
| F | Miscellaneous-- Perform preventive maintenance and follow safety functions as required on drafting equipment, art equipment and machines, and photographic copiers. | 250 |
| Grand | Total | 4000 |
Special Instructions: Work processes completed in a state or federally recognized apprenticeship program will be accepted upon presentation of proper documentation to the appropriate service school.
A total of 288 hours of related instruction is required in order to complete this program. Related instruction credit may be awarded individuals registered in the trade of Illustrator taken from an accredited institution, providing the courses are similar to the courses taken for a Illustrator program in a community college/vocational school.
End of Pamphlet 621-135 Illustrator
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