A.S. in Design and Engineering Drawing Technology

The Design and Engineering Drawing Technology Major concentrates on visualizing architecture, engineering, drafting, entertainment, animation and computer-generated imagery (CGI). It is a creative, technical practice and discipline with a balance of a design and technical courses providing students with a diverse foundation of knowledge in the fields above. Emphasis is on proper and efficient methods of engineering drawing, digital production, sketching, story boarding, 3D digital models, animations and multifaceted presentations.

This degree prepares the student for entry level opportunities as a CAD (computer-aided design) / design person or animation modeler.

Formerly known as "Design and Drafting Technology" or "Drafting and Design Technology."

A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Design and Engineering Drawing Technology A.S. Degree will:
 
  1. Describe effective engineering drawing, computer-generated imagery (CGI) and visualization techniques including graphic communication of design and technical drawings, orientation of design and technical drawings, and the decision making process for design and technical drawings.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to use technology to prepare engineering drawing, architectural, computer-generated imagery (CGI), computer-aided drawings (CAD), and multimedia presentations. Estimate time, material, labor and equipment required for this expertise.
  3. Demonstrate planning techniques and administration of engineering drawing, architectural, computer-generated imagery (CGI) and document control for design and technical working drawings.

This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of "C" and above) of the following major requirements:

Required courses:
ARCH 100Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design Foundations3
ARCH 102Visual Communication2.5
or DRAF 102 Visual Communication
ARCH 200Portfolio Preparation3
DRAF 160Foundation Digital Design Tools - Intermediate Computer Aided Design (CAD)3
DRAF 161Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD and Design Tools)3
DRAF 190Advanced Digital Design Tools3
DRAF 290Introduction to Maya Practices3
Total Units20.5

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ARCH 100 Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design Foundations 3
DRAF 101 Beginning Computer Aided Design (CAD) 3
ARCH 110 Introduction to Design Fundamentals and Communication 4
MATH 144
Technical Mathematics
or Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
or Pre-Calculus
or Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
4
 Units14
Winter Term 1
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
 Units4
Spring Term 1
ARCH 111 Foundation Design 4
DRAF 160 Foundation Digital Design Tools - Intermediate Computer Aided Design (CAD) 3
SPCH 103 Argumentation and Debate 3
ARCH 102
Visual Communication
or Visual Communication
2.5
 Units12.5
Summer Term 1
PHYS 110
Physics in Everyday Life
or Physics in Everyday Life - Honors
or College Physics A
or College Physics A - Honors
4
 Units4
Fall Term 2
DRAF 161 Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD and Design Tools) 3
ARCH 250 History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism 3
ARCH 200 Portfolio Preparation 3
DRAF 190 Advanced Digital Design Tools 3
 Units12
Winter Term 2
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of Women in the United States
3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
DRAF 290 Introduction to Maya Practices 3
ARCH 251 History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day 3
KIN 170
Fitness for Life
or Health and Wellness
or Health and Wellness - Honors
or Introduction to Nutrition
3
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
 Units12
 Total Units61.5

 Note: Course selections may affect total unit value. 

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.