For many years now, the subject ACG – Applied Computational Geometry has been offered at Bernoullig Gymnasium instead of Descriptive Geometry. Duration: three lessons in Year 7 and two lessons in Year 8
The idea behind ACG … The rapid progress of modern media means that, on the one hand, we as users are increasingly coming into contact with virtual spatial (geometric) objects (3D planning of kitchens and bathrooms, visualizations of complex issues using computer animations, virtual worlds on the Internet, …) and, on the other hand, technology is developing an ever greater interest in designing its models on the computer. Spatial intelligence (spatial perception and spatial thinking) and thus geometry are therefore becoming increasingly important. The emergence of powerful CAD systems will therefore not diminish the importance of geometry, but rather strengthen it. Many interesting and applied tasks that could not be mastered in traditional geometry lessons due to their scope can now be worked on with computer support. Two further reasons for the intensive teaching of geometry with the use of CAD: on the one hand, CAD skills are cited as a recruitment requirement in many companies, and on the other hand, the use of CAD software is mandatory in relevant fields of study.
