This Essentials of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Architecture and Drafting Certificate of Achievement provides a foundation for such majors as architecture, drafting and computer-generated imagery (CGI). The student will be prepared for entry level employment in computer-aided design as a CAD (computer-aided design) / draft person.
Certificate of Achievement Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Essentials for Computer Aided Design (CAD) Architecture and Drafting Certificate of Achievement will:
- Describe effective drafting techniques including graphic communication, orientation, and decision making.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology to prepare hand drawings, computer-aided drawings (CAD), and multimedia presentations.
- Demonstrate planning techniques and administration of document control for design and working drawings.
- Demonstrate the ability to estimate time, material, labor and equipment for design and working drawings.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| DRAF 101 | Beginning Computer Aided Design (CAD) | 3 |
| DRAF 160 | Foundation Digital Design Tools - Intermediate Computer Aided Design (CAD) | 3 |
| DRAF 161 | Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD and Design Tools) | 3 |
| or DRAF 190A | Advanced Digital Design Tools Part I | |
| or DRAF 190B | Advanced Digital Design Tools Part II | |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
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