Drafting & Design Technology Program
Division of Technical Studies
Program Mission
The mission of the Drafting and Design Technology Program is to provide career-focused technical education to students seeking high standards of knowledge and skills in all areas of professional drafting.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Drafting and Design Technology Program will be able to:
- Construct free-hand sketches of images based on evaluation of three-dimensional objects.
- Prepare residential architecture drawings through application of diverse AutoCAD operations.
- Assemble complete drawings compiling multiple geometric axioms while producing graphics of medium-to-high technical complexity.
- Create animated three-dimensional models showing moving parts, assemblies, and machinery supported by mechanical design principles.
- Generate pipe system drawings through the use of three-dimensional software with appropriate design considerations (materials, standards, technologies, and operations).
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Lacombe Campus (Lacombe)
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Drafting and Design Technician
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Certificate of Technical Studies:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DRFT 1101 | Drafting Fundamentals | 3 |
| DRFT 1102 | AutoCAD | 3 |
| DRFT 1104 | Technical Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1105 | Materials & Manufacturing Tech | 3 |
| DRFT 1106 | Intro to Revit for Architectur | 3 |
| DRFT 1201 | Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1202 | Mechanical Design | 3 |
| DRFT 1203 | Parametric Modeling | 3 |
| DRFT 1204 | Pipe Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1205 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of General Studies
The highest exit point in the Drafting and Design Technology program is the Associate of General Studies (AGS). Multiple exit points exist for this program and are outlined below. The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Associate of General Studies (AGS):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of General Studies | 30 | |
General Education Core | ||
General Education Electives | ||
| Drafting & Design Technology Elective Courses* | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
*It is recommended that students complete the Certificate of Technical Studies in Drafting and Design Technician as the 30 credit hours needed for completion of the Associate of General Studies.
Special Comments:
- Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 1 year.
- Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
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