Drafting Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Drafting Technology Program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.
Drafters prepare precise drawings and specifications from sketches, field notes, and other information furnished by an engineer or a designer. They also calculate the quality, quantity, and cost of materials. Final drawings, either by use of the computer or by conventional drafting procedures, contain a detailed view of the object as well as specifications for materials to be used, procedures to be followed, and other information to carry out the job.
Students interested in a career in drafting should be able to do detailed work requiring a high degree of accuracy, have good eyesight and eye-hand coordination, and be able to function as part of a team since they will work directly with engineers and skilled workers.
Outcomes
Utilize drafting and CAD terminology, symbols, and commands.
Practice ethical and professional practices in drafting.
Draw completed sets of plans for construction and manufacturing.
Utilize mathematical principles and measurements in order to create drawings.
Recommended Program of Study
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| DFTG 2332 | Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting | 3:2:4 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)🖱 | 3:3:0 |
| DFTG 2345 | Advanced Pipe Drafting | 3:2:3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking🖱 | 3:3:0 |
| | Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3:3:0 |
Fourth Semester
| DFTG 2386 | Internship - Drafting | 3:0:16 |
| | Or | |
| DFTG 2338 | Final Project - Advanced Drafting | 3:2:4 |
| DFTG 2300 | Intermediate Architectural Drafting--Residential | 3:2:3 |
| POFT 2312 | Business Correspondence and Communication🖱 | 3:3:1 |
| ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing | 3:3:0 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course | 3:3:0 |