Student Catalog 2018-2019

Drafting Technology Diploma (DT12)

The Drafting Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter, CAD operator, or civil drafting technician based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software. The Drafting program curriculum is certified by the American Design Drafting Association, 105 East Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059; phone 731.627.0802; www.adda.org.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as drafters or in various other occupations in the drafting/AutoCAD field.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 46 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

-or-

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

Occupational Courses

COLL 1090First Class Student Seminar

3

DFTG 1015Practical Mathematics for Drafting Technology

3

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

-and-

Choose one of the following specializations

Specific Occupational Courses (Mechanical Drafting Specialization – 24 credits)

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling

4

DFTG 1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views

4

DFTG 1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Development

4

DFTG 1111Fasteners

4

DFTG 1113Assembly Drawings

4

Occupational Electives (select 4 credits from the list below)
DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 2010Engineering Graphics

4

DFTG 2030Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural

4

DFTG 2110Print Reading I

2

DFTG 2120Blueprint Reading for Architecture

3

DFTG 2210Print Reading II

2

DFTG 2500Drafting Technology Exit Review

3

Specific Occupational Courses (Architectural Drafting Specialization – 24 credits)

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II

4

DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I

4

Occupational Electives (select 4 credits from the list below)
DFTG 2010Engineering Graphics

4

DFTG 2030Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural

4

DFTG 2110Print Reading I

2

DFTG 2120Blueprint Reading for Architecture

3

DFTG 2210Print Reading II

2

DFTG 2500Drafting Technology Exit Review

3