Drafting Design, Certificate

Program Description

Channel your creativity as well as your mathematical, science and engineering skills into a career as a drafter. Using the latest industry software, students learn to create technical drawings that feature details, dimensions, materials and procedures used to build manufactured products, plus residential/commercial buildings and architectural drafting.

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Program Requirements

Total Program Credits: 45

Program Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate the ability to use latest version of computer-aided design applications to produce accurate, mechanical, and architectural drawings.
• Students’ work will reflect a high level of accuracy, and line weight control, and adhere to industry mechanical and architectural drafting standards.
• Upon completion of the program student will have generated a portfolio that reflects a balance of diverse work that demonstrates their skills in both hand drawn and computer generated drawings.
• Students will demonstrate effective verbal and written communication using vocabulary unique to the field of mechanical and architectural drawings.

Program Notes

• This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
• Students must achieve a minimum overall GPA of 2.0
• Certificate degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
• Not all classes are offered every quarter or at night.

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

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