A syllabus is provided for a comprehensive foundation course in mechanical drawing and design for grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 that is prerequisite to advanced elective courses. Introductory materials include course objectives, an overview of basic concepts, and guidelines for implementation. Brief discussions of and suggestions for the areas of design and freehand sketching follow. A section on mechanical representation is divided into these general areas: drafting instruments, lettering, geometric constructions, orthographic projection, dimensioning, pictorial representation (isometric, oblique, exploded views, and perspective), sectional view, auxiliary view, development, and intersections. An introduction, a list of basic knowledge concepts, and suggested activities are provided for each area. Suggestions are also made for further study in creative areas (architectural design and drawing; industrial and product design; tool and equipment design; charts, graphs, and monograms; and applied design) and technical areas (working drawings, electrical drawings, cams and gears, and common fasteners). An introduction, basic knowledge concepts, and suggested activities are provided for each area. A brief discussion of advanced elective courses and a flow chart of courses conclude the syllabus. (YLB)