ICSE Class 10 Technical Drawing Applications Syllabus

TECHNICAL DRAWING APPLICATIONS (65)

Note: The Syllabus for this Subject has not been changed.
CLASS X
There will be one written paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks and Internal Assessment of 100 marks.

THEORY – 100 Marks sides of the polygon and two of the other
circles externally.
SECTION A
(xiv) Outside a regular polygon to draw the
1. Geometrical Constructions based on Plane
same number of equal circles as the sides
Geometry
of the polygon each touching one side of
(i) Division of a line into equal or the polygon and two of the other circles
proportional parts: Construction of a externally.
triangle/ quadrilateral when its perimeter
(xv) Regular hexagon and 3 equal circles inside
and the ratio of the lengths of its sides are
it touching one side/ two sides of the
given.
hexagon and the other two circles
(ii) Division of a circle into equal parts (4, 6, externally.
8, 12) using set square or compasses.
(xvi) A circle and (3, 4, 5, 6,) equal circles inside
(iii) To find the length of an arc/circumference it touching internally and touching each
of a circle. other externally.
(iv) An angle and a circle touching its sides. (xvii) Tangents to a circle at a point on the
(v) A circle of given radius passing through circumference.
two given points. (xviii) Direct common tangents/Transverse
(vi) An arc passing through three non-collinear common tangents to two equal/unequal
points. circles. Also, to measure and record their
lengths.
(vii) A continuous arc passing through not more
than 5 non-collinear points. (xix) Drawing (not more than three) circles
touching each other externally and also
(viii) A regular polygon (3, 4 5 6 sides) with touching two converging lines (radius of
special methods (side given). one of the circles is given).
(ix) Construction of a regular octagon in a
square (side of the square = distance 2. Area Constructions
between parallel sides of a octagon). (i) Constructions based on the application of area
(x) More than one polygon (sides 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, theorems (area of polygons).
8) on a common base on the same (ii) Converting the given polygon into a triangle
side/opposite sides. having equal/half/double the area of the
polygon.
(xi) Inscribing/Circumscribing a circle on a
regular polygon (3, 4, 5, 6 sides). (iii) Changing given triangles (2 or 3) into a single
(xii) Inscribe/Circumscribe a circle of given triangle having the area equal to the sum of the
radius by a regular polygon up to six sides. areas of the given triangles.

(xiii) In a regular polygon to draw the same Methods for constructing:

number of equal circles as the sides of the • a scalene triangle / isosceles triangle /a right
polygon each circle touching one /two angled triangle equal to the area / half the area
/ twice the area of any given quadrilateral.
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 • a parallelogram equal in area to any given working/lettering. Construction of Plain and
triangle. Diagonal Scales in different units of linear
• a triangle equal in area to the sum of any two / measurements and marked and numbered
three given triangles. accordingly. Transferring the required
measurements, from the constructed scale, to
• a triangle equal in area / half the area to any
create finished Scaled drawings, of field
given regular pentagon / hexagon.
drawings / templates / Orthographic
• a triangle of a given base / altitude, equal in projections / plane geometrical
area to another given triangle. constructions.
• a triangle equal in area to ½ or twice the area
of any given triangle. 5. Engineering Curves

• a square equal in area to any given An ellipse, a parabola

parallelogram / triangle / rectangle. Engineering Curves (construction only) as used in
• a square, equal in area to any given regular manhole covers, arches, dams, monuments etc.
pentagon / hexagon. (i) Ellipse: (major and minor axes given)

3. Templates as an application of geometrical (a) by arcs of circles method.

constructions and other constructions such as: (b) by the concentric circles method.
(i) Arc of a given radius touching a given line (c) by oblong method.
and passing through a given point.
(ii) Parabola (base and axis given)
(ii) Arc of given radius touching two intersecting
(a) by rectangle method.
straight lines.
(b) by tangent method
(iii) Arc of given radius touching a given arc and
a straight line.
6. Solids
(iv) Arc of a given radius touching two given arcs
(i) Orthographic projections of right solids such as
(externally/internally).
regular prisms and pyramids with bases as
(To redraw the given figure and insert the regular polygons up to six sides, cylinder and
dimensions). cone.
Applying the construction methods, involving (a) Axis perpendicular to one of the reference
circles, tangential, circles / arcs /straight lines and planes and parallel to the other.
points, for constructing TEMPLATES of various
(b) Axis parallel to both the reference planes
shapes.
(prism/cylinder only).
4. Scales (c) Axis inclined to one of the reference
planes and parallel to the other. Use of
(i) To find the R.F. (Representative Fraction) and
auxiliary plane may be included
the scale length from the given data by
(Auxiliary elevation and auxiliary plan).
showing neat working.
(ii) Development of surfaces of the right solids
(ii) Construction of a plain scale/diagonal scale.
(Parallel and Radial).
(iii) Use of constructed scale in the preparation of
(iii) Determination of true length of line when
field drawing scale diagram (Enough data to
inclined to both the reference planes e.g. slant
be provided).
edge of a pyramid.
Definition of R.F. formula. Finding the
Right Solids, such as, Prisms (triangular,
Representative Fraction (R.F.) and the Scale
square, pentagonal and hexagonal)
length by the given data by showing neat

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 Pyramids (triangular, square, pentagonal and (ii) Axis parallel to both the reference planes
hexagonal bases.), Cylinders and Cones (prism and cylinder only) with H. T. or V.T. of
cutting plane shown in the figure.
Simple word problems on:
(iii) Development of lateral surfaces of cut solids
(a) Orthographic projections of right solids. (parallel, radial): Prism, Pyramid, cylinder,
• with its axis, perpendicular to one plane, cone.
and, parallel to the other plane. (iv) Development of pipe joints as elbow joints,
• with its axis, parallel to both planes. exhaust pipes etc. and the objects made of sheet
metals in the shape of cylinders.
• with its axis, parallel to one plane, and,
inclined to the other plane. (v) True shape of a section.

(b) Parallel and Radial Development of lateral (vi) Auxiliary views (A.F.V. /A.T.V.) of cut solids
surfaces of right solids with axis with axis perpendicular to H.P and parallel to
perpendicular to H.P. and parallel to V.P. V.P with

(c) Determination of true length of the slant edge (a) Auxiliary plane parallel to the cutting
of a pyramid when the slant edge is inclined plane.
to both H.P. and V.P. (b) Auxiliary plane inclined to H.P at a given
(d) Auxiliary views: angle .
Figure showing auxiliary inclined plane Sections of Right Solids, such as, Prisms,
should be given with the word problem. Cylinders, Pyramids and Cones.
− Auxiliary elevation of right solid with axis Sectional views, of cut / truncated solids,
parallel to H.P. and inclined to V.P. • with its axis, perpendicular to the H.P. and
− Auxiliary plan of a right solid with axis parallel to the V.P., when the cutting plane is
inclined to H.P. and parallel to V.P. parallel / inclined to H.P. or, to the V.P. (only
one cutting plane to be expressed in the figure)
7. Oblique drawing
• with its axis, parallel to both planes (prisms
Conversion of given orthographic views to oblique
and cylinders only), with not more than one
view (circular parts in top view to be excluded).
cutting plane shown in the figure.
Circular parts only in one view either in front view
or in the side view. The angle of inclination with Developments of the lateral surfaces of:
the receding axis to be given
• Cut Solids / Truncated Solids (parallel and
radial), such as, Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids
SECTION B and Cones with one cutting plane shown in the
figure.
8. Sections of right solids (prism, pyramid,
cylinder and cone) • Cylindrical pipe joints, as used for
constructing, Chimneys, Ventilators, exhaust
(i) Sectional views of cut solids with axis pipes, etc., as application of development of
perpendicular to H.P. and parallel to V.P. lateral surfaces of cut/truncated cylinders with
(a) V.T. (Vertical Trace) parallel to or inclined one/more than one cutting plane shown in the
to H.P. figure.

(b) H.T. (Horizontal Trace) parallel/inclined Auxiliary view, of cut / truncated solids such as
to V.P. (Figure showing V.T and H.T prism / pyramids / cylinder / cone, when the axis is
should be given) Questions based on word perpendicular to the H.P. and parallel to the V.P.
problems should be excluded. with the Auxiliary plane;
• parallel to the cutting plane.

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 • at an inclination to the H.P • Converting the given Orthographic view /
views into Sectional views, full / half according
Auxiliary plane should be shown in the figure
to the Cutting plane line / lines marked in a
and the True Shape of the, cut / truncated, surface
given view / views.
of right solids such as prism / pyramid / cylinder /
cone when axis is perpendicular to H.P. and • Dimensioning the Orthographic views showing
parallel to V.P. the cutting plane, naming the views.

9. Isometric Drawing (Use of scale to draw PART II- INTERNAL ASSESSMENT -

isometric drawing may be included. e.g. 2:1 or 1:2 100 MARKS
only).
1. To prepare a file containing minimum 15 drawing
(a) Copy the given isometric figure. assignments. The drawing assignments should
(b) Conversion of the given orthographic view into cover entire syllabus of class X. One / two
isometric drawing. assignments on each units of syllabus should be
prepared on half imperial size drawing paper.
(c) Isometric projection by constructing and
making use of an isometric scale. 2. To make a three-dimensional model with stiff
cartridge paper / chart paper involving the
Isometric Drawing: In full scale and maybe in the
application of the development of solids such as a
scale of 2:1 or 1:2.
prism / pyramid.
• Drawing the Isometric view, from a given,
Isometric view. 3. To make a model with thermocol involving the
application of the true shape of the section of
• Drawing the Isometric view, by reading and truncated solids such as a prism / pyramid /
visualizing the same, from the given cylinder / cone.
Orthographic views.
• Drawing the Isometric projection from either a EVALUATION
given pictorial view or the Orthographic views, The assignments/project work is to be evaluated by the
by constructing and using the Isometric Scale. subject teacher and by an External Examiner. The
External Examiner may be a teacher nominated by the
10. Sectional Orthographic views (1st and 3rd angle Head of the school, who could be from the faculty, but
methods) not teaching the subject in the section/class.
(a) Conversion of given pictorial view The Internal Examiner and the External Examiner will
(Isometric/oblique into sectional/half sectional assess the assignments independently.
orthographic views).
Award of Marks (100 Marks)
(b) Conversion of a given orthographic view into
sectional/half sectional views and adding the Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) 50 marks
missing view. External Examiner 50 marks
The Orthographic Projection, First and third, The total marks obtained out of 100 are to be sent to the
angle methods: (at least one of the views as Council by the Head of the school.
sectional view).
The Head of the school will be responsible for the
• Drawing the Orthographic views / full online entry of marks on the Council’s CAREERS
sectional views / half-sectional views of an portal by the due date.
object shown in a given pictorial view:
Isometric / Oblique with cutting plane / planes
shown.

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 INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN TECHNICAL DRAWING APPLICATIONS - GUIDELINES FOR MARKING WITH GRADES
Criteria Preparation Analysis Process Results Presentation
Grade I Follows instructions Analyses problem Comments upon, Recognises and Presentation is accurate
(4 marks) (written, oral, and systematically. recognises use of comments upon sources and good. Appropriate
diagrammatic) with Recognises a number of instruments, degree of of error. techniques are well
understanding; modifies variables and attempts to accuracy. Process is Can deal with used.
if needed. Familiarity control them to build a systematic. unexpected effects,
with and safe use of logical plan of suggesting
apparatus, materials, construction. modifications.
techniques.
Grade II Follows instructions to Specifies sequence of Makes relevant Draws qualitative Presentation is adequate.
(3 marks) perform experiment operation; gives reasons procedural conclusions to proceed Appropriate techniques
with step-by-step for any change in modification. No with construction. are used.
operations. Awareness procedure. assistance is needed for
of safety. Familiarity understanding steps of
with apparatus, constructions.
materials and
techniques.
Grade III Follows instructions to Develops simple Detailed instructions not Draws obvious Presentation is okay, but
(2 marks) perform a single development strategy. given. qualitative conclusions disorganised in some
operation at a time. Trial and error as required in the places. Overwriting;
Safety awareness. modifications made to process. rough work is untidy.
Familiarity with proceed with the
apparatus & materials. construction.
Grade IV Follows some Struggles through the Tends to make mistakes Even when detailed Presentation is poor,
(1 mark) instructions to perform a construction. Follows in the following format is provided, disorganised but follows
single practical very simple techniques. procedure. struggles or makes an acceptable sequence.
operation. Casual about errors while processing Rough work missing or
Safety. Manages to use the work. untidy.
apparatus & materials.
Grade V Not able to follow Cannot proceed with the Even when format is Cannot process the work Presentation
(0 marks) instructions or proceed development without given procedure is not even with considerable unacceptable;
with practical work help from time to time. understood. help. disorganised, untidy,
without full assistance. poor. Rough work
Unaware of safety. missing.