The Computer Aided Drafting and Design program prepares students with skills and knowledge required to communicate the ideas of engineers, architects, and designers using lines, symbols, and appropriate terminology. Students receive instruction and hands-on experience using computer aided drafting, 3-D modeling, and animation technology. Students are prepared to work in mechanical design, architectural design, structural steel detailing, and piping fabrication and design.
The following career paths are available through this program:
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Mechanical Drafter
- Architectural Drafter
- Structural Steel Drafter
- Pipe Drafter
- Civil Drafter
DRAFTING
UCAT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
| Core Courses | (690 Hours Required) |
|---|
| Computer Literacy | 90 |
| Applied Technical Math | 90 |
| Technical Drafting | 120 |
| Basic Computer Aided Drafting | 120 |
| Architectural Drafting | 120 |
| Pictorial Drafting | 90 |
| Workplace Relations | 60 |
Electives (510 Hours Required)
See list below.
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN
UCAT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
| Core Courses | (690 Hours Required) |
|---|
| Computer Literacy | 90 |
| Applied Technical Math | 90 |
| Technical Drafting | 120 |
| Basic Computer Aided Drafting | 120 |
| Architectural Drafting | 120 |
| Pictorial Drafting | 90 |
| Workplace Relations | 60 |
Electives (810 Hours Required)
See list below.
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DEGREE
| Core Courses | (690 Hours Required) |
|---|
| Computer Literacy | 90 |
| Applied Technical Math | 90 |
| Technical Drafting | 120 |
| Basic Computer Aided Drafting | 120 |
| Architectural Drafting | 120 |
| Pictorial Drafting | 90 |
| Workplace Relations (Behavioral Science) | 60 |
ELECTIVES (810 HOURS REQUIRED)
| Architectural Design | Hours |
|---|
| Residential Architectural Drafting | 120 |
| Commercial Drafting and Detailing | 120 |
| Architectural 3D Modeling & Rendering | 90 |
| Architectural CAD | 90 |
| Special Problems in Architectural Design | 15-60 |
| Civil Design | Hours |
|---|
| Civil Drafting | 90 |
| Topographical Drafting | 90 |
| Surveying | 60 |
| Special Problems in Civil Design | 15-60 |
| Computer Graphics Design | Hours |
|---|
| 3D Modeling and Animation Design | 120 |
| Technical Illustration | 90 |
| Character Design | 90 |
| Computer Illustration I | 90 |
| Computer Graphics | 90 |
| Web Design Fundamentals | 90 |
| Special Problems in Illustration Design | 15-60 |
| Electronics Design | Hours |
|---|
| Electronic Drafting Design | 90 |
| Electronic CAD | 90 |
| Special Problems in Electronic Design | 15-60 |
| Electronic Fundamentals | 120 |
| Mechanical Design | Hours |
|---|
| Principles of Technology I | 60 |
| Principles of Technology II | 60 |
| Mechanical Drafting | 60 |
| Machine Design | 60 |
| Machine Shop | 90 |
| Production Drafting (GD&T) | 90 |
| Engineering Design | 90 |
| 3D Parametric Solid Modeling | 120 |
| Descriptive Geometry | 60 |
| Manufacturing Processes | 60 |
| Special Problems in Mechanical Design | 15-60 |
| Process Pipe Design | Hours |
|---|
| Process Pipe Drafting | 90 |
| Pipe Fabrication and Design | 90 |
| Special Problems in Pipe Design | 15-60 |
| Structural Steel Design | Hours |
|---|
| Structural Steel Detailing | 90 |
| Structural Design Applications | 90 |
| Special Problems in Structural Design | 15-60 |
| Additional Electives | Hours |
|---|
| Special Applications | 1-180 |
| Cooperative Work Experience | 15-180 |
| Job Seeking Skills | 30 |
| General Education | (13 Credits Required) |
|---|
| Math 1050 | 4 |
| English 1010 | 3 |
| Physical/Life Science | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
Total: 1500 Hours + 13 Credits
