In Australian public high schools (finished 1999) at least in NSW (ie. Sydney) the drafting part was called Technical Drawing, a design theory (materials, etc.)

In Australian public high schools (finished 1999) at least in NSW (ie. Sydney) the drafting part was called Technical Drawing, a design theory (materials, etc.) part was called Design and Technology, and then there were separate classes for Woodwork and Metalwork. I used to really enjoy all of them, and aced Technical Drawing and Woodwork. Years later, after a 15 year career spanning various types of software all around the world, I find myself in China doing a hardware startup, and all of that Technical Drawing theory and machining experience has really come back to help! I can't thank Australia enough for a good public secondary education.