The Drafting Technology diploma 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.


Program Entry Requirements:

Minimum Age Required: 16
High School Diploma or GED Required? Yes

 

Minimum Test Scores: [COMPASS]

Reading 70
English 32
Algebra 28



General Core Courses
Course Number Course Name Hours
MATH 1013
 Algebraic Concepts
 3
ENGL  1010
 Fundamentals of English I
 3
EMPL  1000
 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
 2

Choose one of the Following:
DFTG  1015
 Practical Geometry and Trigonometry for Drafting
 3
MATH  1015
 Geometry and Trigonometry
 3

General Core Hours: 11



Occupational Courses
Course Number Course Name Hours
COMP1000 Introduction to Computers 3
DFTG 1101
 CAD Fundamentals
 4
DFTG 1103
 Technical Drawing I
 4

Choose One of the Following Specialization




Mechanical Drafting Specialization
DFTG 1105
 3D Mechanical Modeling
 4
DFTG 1107
 Technical Drawing II
 3
DFTG 1109
 Technical Drawing III
 4
DFTG 1111
 Technical Drawing IV
 4
DFTG 1113
 Technical Drawing V
 4

Select a Minimum of 9 Credits from the Following:
DFTG 2010
 Engineering Graphics
 4
DFTG 2110
 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I
 2
DFTG 2500
 Drafting Technology Exit Review
 3
DFTG 2020
 Visualization and Graphics
 3
DFTG 2030
 Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural
 4
DFTG 2040
 Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical
 4
DFTG 2120
 Print Reading for Architecture
 3
DFTG 2130
 Manual Drafting Fundamentals
 2




Architectural Drafting Specialization
DFTG 1125
 Architectural Fundamentals
 4
DFTG 1127
 Architectural 3D Modeling
 4
DFTG 1129
 Residential Drawing I
 4
DFTG 1131 Residential Drawing II
 4
DFTG 1133 Commercial Drawing I 4

Select a Minimum of 8 Credits from the Following:
DFTG 2010
 Engineering Graphics
 4
DFTG 2110
 Blueprint Reading for Technical Drawing I
 2
DFTG 2500
 Drafting Technology Exit Review
 3
DFTG 2020
 Visualization and Graphics
 3
DFTG 2030
 Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural
 4
DFTG 2040
 Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical
 4
DFTG 2120
 Print Reading for Architecture
 3
DFTG 2130
 Manual Drafting Fundamentals
 2
 
 Occupational Course Hours: 39



Total Hours:
50

Program Length: 4 Semesters