Computer-Aided Drafting Technology

Curriculum Description

Computer-Aided Drafting Technology prepares the students to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to develop plans and related documentation, and manage the hardware and software of a CAD system. Includes instruction in architectural drafting, computer-assisted drafting and design (CADD), creating and managing two and three-dimensional models, linking CAD documents to other software applications, and operating systems. Graduates should qualify for CAD jobs in architectural and engineering consulting firms and industrial design businesses.

Graduates will be able to:

Utilize standard drafting instruments and equipment, including software, printers, and plotters
Understand and perform basic drawing principles including sketching, lettering dimensioning, geometric construction, and orthographic projections
Produce advanced level of drawings including section views, auxiliary views, and assembly drawings for the manufacturing and assembling of parts
Produce detailed working drawings and adhering to standards and guidelines based on physical design parameters
Interpret and apply basic geometric dimensioning and tolerance principles to drawings and prints.
Create residential/commercial building plans from given data using a CAD system and utilize technology to present designs with written and visual documents
Apply the general steps of the design process to generate a logical plan of action for the design of a new or improved innovative product and produce a technical report communicating the purpose of both the product and design process
Design a product for manufacturability and mock-up construction

After Graduation

Fields or jobs available for graduates:

CAM Technicians
CNC Technicians
Drafting Technicians
Interior Designers
Survey Technicians
Technical Illustrators
Urban Planners

Potential employers for graduates:

Civil Engineering Firms
Construction Companies
Design engineering Firms
Industrial Designers
Landscape Designers
Research and Development Firms

What is Drafting?

Have you ever thought of how the products you use every day come about? Everything from your tooth brush to the parts that hold your car together starts with a drawing. Drafting is a combination of engineering and design. Drafters take innovative ideas and place them on paper for manufacturing and construction purposes. The skills you will learn in a drafting classroom will not only facilitate success in your career choice, but will also help with everyday tasks.