Grade 11 is a critical year for EGD students as they master complex drawing techniques and the specific requirements for Civil and Mechanical drafting. Mastery of these topics is essential for success in the final Matric year. To ensure you stay on track with all your subjects this academic year, it is essential to consult the full Grade 11 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs).
This article outlines the 2026 Engineering Graphics and Design Grade 11 ATP, breaking down the weekly focus areas for teachers and learners, from the initial Mechanical Drawings in Term 1 to the final End-of-Year Examinations.
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The Annual Teaching Plan is divided into four terms, ensuring comprehensive coverage of analytical skills, descriptive geometry, and practical assessment tasks.
Term 1: Mechanical, Isometric, and Perspective Drawing
Focus: The first term focuses on administrative management, mechanical working drawings, and introducing complex 3D drawing techniques.
- Weeks 1–4: Mechanical Drawing
- Analytical: Revision of general drawing principles.
- Assembly: 3rd angle orthographic working drawings of simple mechanical assemblies.
- Details: Title blocks, scales, dimensioning, cutting planes, hatching, keys, keyways, hexagonal bolts, and nuts.
- Weeks 5–7: Isometric Drawing
- Complex Drawings: Creating isometric drawings with non-isometric lines, auxiliary views, and circles.
- PAT: Commencement of the Practical Assessment Task (PAT) Phase 1.
- Weeks 8–11: Perspective Drawing
- 2-Point Perspective: Introduction to 2-point perspective drawings including the Picture Plane (PP), Horizon Line (HL), Ground Line (GL), and Station Point (SP).
Term 2: Civil Drawing and Solid Geometry
Focus: The second term shifts to Civil drafting standards and descriptive geometry, specifically interpenetration and development.
- Weeks 1–5: Civil Drawing
- Floor Plans: Drawing floor plans, elevations, and sections for domestic dwellings.
- Details: Electrical fixtures, plumbing symbols, windows, doors, and roof details.
- Analytical: Civil analytical exercises.
- Weeks 6–9: Solid Geometry
- Interpenetration: Finding the lines of intersection between two solids (e.g., prism and prism, cylinder and cylinder).
- Development: Developing the surface areas of interpenetrating solids.
- Weeks 10–11: Mid-Year Examinations
- Assessment: Course Drawing (Civil/Mechanical) and Mid-Year Exams.
Term 3: Loci (Cams) and Advanced Mechanical Drawing
Focus: Term 3 covers mechanisms (Cams) and advanced mechanical assemblies. For students looking ahead, reviewing Grade 12 EGD Exam Papers can provide insight into how these topics evolve in the final year.
- Weeks 1–4: Loci (Cams)
- Cam Profiles: Drawing cam profiles with uniform motion and simple harmonic motion.
- Followers: Using wedge-shaped and roller followers.
- Displacement Graphs: Constructing displacement graphs to determine the cam profile.
- Weeks 5–9: Mechanical Assembly
- Advanced Assemblies: Sectional views (half, part, aligned, revolved) of more complex mechanical parts.
- Fasteners: Detailed drawing of bolts, nuts, and locking devices.
- Weeks 10–11: PAT Completion
- PAT: Finalizing Phase 3 of the Practical Assessment Task.
Term 4: Revision and Final Examinations
Focus: The final term is dedicated to consolidating all drawing concepts and preparing for the two final examination papers.
- Weeks 1–3: Revision
- Civil: Reviewing floor plans, elevations, and perspective drawings.
- Mechanical: Reviewing assemblies, isometric drawings, and loci.
- Assessment: End-of-Year Examinations
- Paper 1 (Civil – 3 Hours):
- Civil Analytical (±15%)
- Interpenetration and Development / Solid Geometry (±20%)
- 2-Point Perspective (±25%)
- Civil Working Drawing (±40%)
- Paper 2 (Mechanical – 3 Hours):
- Mechanical Analytical (±15%)
- Loci of a Cam (±20%)
- Isometric Drawing (±25%)
- Mechanical Assembly (±40%)
- Paper 1 (Civil – 3 Hours):
FAQ: Engineering Graphics and Design Grade 11
Q: What is the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2?
A: Paper 1 focuses on Civil Engineering topics (Houses, Perspective, Solid Geometry), while Paper 2 focuses on Mechanical Engineering topics (Machines, Cams, Isometric Drawing).
Q: What projection angle is used in Grade 11?
A: Civil drawings are typically done in First-Angle Orthographic Projection, while Mechanical drawings are done in Third-Angle Orthographic Projection.
Q: What does the PAT involve?
A: The Practical Assessment Task (PAT) is a compulsory project where you apply the design process to solve a specific design problem, producing drawings and a portfolio. It counts significantly towards your final mark.