Program Type: Career Program

Program Total: 18 Credits

Program Description

The Computer-Aided Drafting certificate program provides students with the background required to obtain entry-level employment in the computer-aided drafting (CAD) field. Students will learn to create complex mechanical and architectural drawings using industry-standard AutoCAD software. Most courses within this program can be used in the Information Technology A.A.S. program of study.

Graduates of the Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate will be able to:

  • Use the AutoCAD command prompt and menus to create and edit complete two-dimensional AutoCAD drawings that use multiple layers and dimensioning techniques
  • Use AutoCAD software to create three-dimensional drawings using wireframe and solid models
  • Produce a complete set of working drawings after taking a set of initial measurements for a complex mechanical part or building
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Required Courses

INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

ART-1570 Introduction to Computer Graphics Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

ENT-1600 Introduction to CAD with AutoCAD Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

ENT-1680 Revit Architecture and BIM Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

ART-2670 3-D Digital Modeling and Animation Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or

CSM-1830 Construction Blueprint Reading Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

ENT-2680 CAD Portfolio Development Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

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