Drafting is a form of communication that is technical and very exact. Drafters the world over have agreed to the same lines and symbols and the same method of drawing. For this reason, drafting is called "the universal language of industry." Technical drawings are used for communication in industry because they are the clearest way to tell others what to make and how to make it.

Why is drafting important?

Without a command of the graphic language, engineers and designers would find it nearly impossible to communicate their ideas effectively to their team members. Technical drawing is one of the most important courses for an engineer or design technology career.