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CADD Recommended Course Sequences

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology

AAS in Computer Aided Drafting and Design  Curriculum
Subject Semester Hours
DFTG 1425 (Blueprint/Sketching) 4
DFTG 1309 (Basic Computer Aided Drafting) 3
DFTG 1317 (Architectural Drafting - Residential) 3
Communication Core 3
DFTG 1405 (Technical Drafting) 4
Communications Core 3
Language, Philosophy, and Culture/Creative Arts Core 3
DFTG 2331 (Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design & Drafting) 3
DFTG 1433 (Mechanical Drafting) 4
DFTG 2419 (Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting) 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core 3
DFTG Emphasis Elective 4
DFTG 1430 (Civil Drafting) 4
DFTG Emphasis Elective 4
Communications Core 3
DFTG Advanced Elective 4
MATH 1314 (College Algebra) 3
DFTG 2438 (Final Project - Adv. Drafting) 4
total: 60

 

Electives:

  • Emphasis Elective-Architectural
    • CNBT 1411 Construction Materials and Methods
    • DFTG 2428 Architectural Drafting–Commercial
    • DFTG 2430 Civil Drafting
    • INDS 2405 Interior Design Graphics
    • DFTG 1413 Drafting for Specific Occupations
    • DFTG 2412 Technical Illustrations and Presentations
  • Emphasis Elective-Mechanical
    • DFTG 1413 Drafting for Specific Occupations
    • DFTG 2412 Technical Illustrations and Presentations
    • DFTG 1433 Mechanical Drafting
    • DFTG 1445 Parametric Modeling and Design
    • DFTG 2440 Solid Modeling/Design
  • Emphasis Elective-Civil
    • DFTG 1413 Drafting for Specific Occupations
    • DFTG 2412 Technical Illustrations and Presentations
    • DFTG 2430 Civil Drafting
    • DFTG 2427 Landscape Drafting

Advanced Electives = Any 2000-level DFTG Course or Emphasis Elective

Computer Aided Drafting Technician  - Certificate

Computer Aided Drafting Technician Certificate Curriculum
Subject Semester Hours
DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching) 4
DFTG 1309 (Basic Computer-Aided Drafting) 3
DFTG 1405 (Technical Drafting) 4
DFTG 1413 (Drafting for Specific Occupations) 4
DFTG 2412 (Technical Illustration and Presentation) 4
DFTG 2331 (Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design & Drafting) 3
Speech Core 3
DFTG Emphasis Elective 4
DFTG Emphasis Elective 4
Total: 33

Electives:

  • Emphasis Elective-Architectural
    • CNBT 1411 Construction Materials and Methods
    • DFTG 2428 Architectural Drafting–Commercial
    • DFTG 2430 Civil Drafting
    • INDS 2405 Interior Design Graphics
    • DFTG 1413 Drafting for Specific Occupations
    • DFTG 2412 Technical Illustrations and Presentations
  • Emphasis Elective-Mechanical
    • DFTG 1413 Drafting for Specific Occupations
    • DFTG 2412 Technical Illustrations and Presentations
    • DFTG 1433 Mechanical Drafting
    • DFTG 1445 Parametric Modeling and Design
    • DFTG 2450 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Emphasis Elective-Civil
    • DFTG 1413 Drafting for Specific Occupations
    • DFTG 2412 Technical Illustrations and Presentations
    • DFTG 2430 Civil Drafting
    • DFTG 2427 Landscape Drafting

Computer Aided Drafting Assistant - Certificate

Drafting Assistant Certificate Curriculum
Subject Semester Hours
DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching) 4
DFTG 1309 (Basic Computer-Aided Drafting) 3
DFTG 1413 (Drafting for Specific Occupations) 4
DFTG 1405 (Technical Drafting) 4
DFTG Emphasis Elective 4
DFTG Emphasis Elective 4
DFTG Emphasis Elective 4
total: 27

Capstone Experience: All students must complete the capstone requirement. Successful completion of a comprehensive exit exam prior to graduation.

Electives:

  • Emphasis Elective-Architectural
    • CNBT 1411 Construction Materials and Methods
    • DFTG 2428 Architectural Drafting–Commercial
    • DFTG 2430 Civil Drafting
    • INDS 2405 Interior Design Graphics
    • DFTG 1413 Drafting for Specific Occupations
    • DFTG 2412 Technical Illustrations and Presentations
  • Emphasis Elective-Mechanical
    • DFTG 1413 Drafting for Specific Occupations
    • DFTG 2412 Technical Illustrations and Presentations
    • DFTG 1433 Mechanical Drafting
    • DFTG 1445 Parametric Modeling and Design
    • DFTG 2450 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Emphasis Elective-Civil
    • DFTG 1413 Drafting for Specific Occupations
    • DFTG 2412 Technical Illustrations and Presentations
    • DFTG 2430 Civil Drafting
    • DFTG 2427 Landscape Drafting

Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology - Occupational Skills Award

CADD Technology Occupational Skills Award Curriculum
Subject Semester Hours
DFTG 1425 (Blueprint/Sketching) 4
DFTG 1309 (Basic Computer-Aided Drafting) 3
DFTG 1405 (Technical Drafting) 4
total: 11