The Drafting Technology program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter, CAD operator or Civil Tech based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
| OR | |
MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts mphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Developmental Mathematics, ISBN 978-0321731531, $190.40
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2636 | 3 |
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54
2560 | 2 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
DFTG 1015 Practical Mathematics for Dft This course introduces and develops basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Course content will emphasize geometric concepts and trigonometric concepts as they pertain to drafting/CAD.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Drafting for Industry, ISBN 1-56637-048-5, $27.63/li>
2463 | 3 |
DFTG 1101 CAD Fundamentals Establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. Introduces basic CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction.
Required textbooks and materials:
- AutoCAD 2015 Tutorial - First Level: 2d Fundamentals, ISBN 978-1-58503-864-0, $53.76
2464 | 4 |
DFTG 1103 Multiview/Basic Dimensioning Technical Drawing I provides multiview and pictorial sketching, orthographic drawing and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2D and 3D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using intermediate CAD software techniques.
Required textbooks and materials:
- AutCAD 2015 Tutorial - First Level: 2d Fundamentals, ISBN 978-1-58503-864-0, $53.76
2465 | 4 |
| XXXX 300 Occupationally Related Elective 4457 | 3 |
| Completion of one of the following specializations is required for graduation. | |
| MECHANICAL DRAFTING SPECIALIZATION | |
DFTG 1105 3D Mechanical Modeling In the 3D Mechanical Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for mechanical drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/working drawings.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor, ISBN 978-1-58503-882-4, $47.95
2466 | 4 |
DFTG 1107 Adv Dimensioning/Section View Technical Drawing II continues dimensioning skill development and introduces tools for precision measurement and sectional views.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor, ISBN 978-1-58503-882-4, $47.95
2467 | 4 |
DFTG 1109 Auxiliary Views/Surface Devel Introduces techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts. Topics include: primary auxiliary views, secondary auxiliary views, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor, ISBN 978-1-58503-882-4, $47.95
2468 | 4 |
DFTG 1111 Fasteners This course covers the basics of identifying fastening techniques, interpreting technical data, and create working drawings. Topics include utilization of technical data, identifying thread types, graphic representation of threaded fasteners, utilization of other fastening techniques, welding symbol identification, and welding symbol usage in working drawings.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Technical Drawing and Engineering Communication, ISBN 978-1-4283-3583-7, $56.40
2469 | 4 |
DFTG 1113 Assembly Drawings Technical Drawing V provides knowledge and skills necessary to create working drawings for the manufacture of machine parts. Topics include: detail drawings, orthographic assembly drawings, pictorial assembly drawings, and utilization of technical reference source.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor, ISBN 978-1-58503-882-4, $47.95
2470 | 4 |
| XXXX 400 Occupational Electives 4448 | 4 |
| ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING SPECIALIZATION | |
DFTG 1125 Architectural Fundamentals Introduces architectural fundamental principles and practices associated with architectural styles and drawing. Fundamentals residential and commercial practices will be covered. Topics include: specifications and materials; architectural styles, construction drawing practices and procedures, dimensioning and scales.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Architectural Drafting and Design, ISBN 978-1-4018-6715-7, $84.95
2471 | 4 |
DFTG 1127 Architectural 3D Modeling In the Architectral 3D Mdeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for Architectural drafting.The student will develo the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/constructions drawings.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Architectural Drafting and Design, ISBN 978-1-4018-6715-7, $84.95
2472 | 4 |
DFTG 1129 Residential Drawing I Introduces the essential skills necessary for assessing the expected materials, labor requirements and costs for given structures or products also students will be introduce to architectural drawing skills necessary to produce a basic set of construction drawings given floor plan information.Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2015, ISBN 987-1-58503-889-3, $34.53
2473 | 4 |
DFTG 1131 Residential Drawing II Continues in-depth architectural drawing practice and develops architectural design skills. Plans are designed to meet applicable codes. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2015, ISBN 987-1-58503-889-3, $34.53
2474 | 4 |
DFTG 1133 Commercial Drawing I Introduces commercial drawing skills necessary to produce construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: structural steel detailing, reflected ceiling plans, rebar detailing, and commercial construction drawings.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2015, ISBN 987-1-58503-889-3, $34.53
2475 | 4 |
| XXXX 400 Occupational Electives 4448 | 4 |
| *46 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation | |
