Drafting Design - Drumright
Drafting Design provides students with at least two areas of computer drafting specialization. Training in these areas is centered on the technique of translating the ideas and calculations of engineers into a complete and accurate working drawing used by a skilled worker. One-third of the class time is spent studying related mathematics, computer-aided drafting, and other related subjects. Upon graduation, students may begin working as junior drafters in their area of specialization.
Career Majors in Drafting Design
Career Major: CAD Technician Architectural
This major provides individuals with knowledge and skills that will lead to employment and advancement in the field of architectural technology. Students translate the architect’s design sketches into complete, accurate plans and drawings for construction purposes. Students are involved in work requiring knowledge of drafting, computer graphics, construction materials, technical and structural systems, estimating, building codes, and specifications used in the preparation of architectural projects and construction of buildings.
Career Major: CAD Architectural Drafter
This career major will introduce students to the skills required as a CAD Architectural Drafter.
Career Major: CAD Drafter
Students prepare for a career in a Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) field or for advancing to a college or university to complete a higher degree. Students learn to convert ideas and specifications into working drawings by utilizing both manual sketching and parametric solid modeling methods that meet ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and/or AIA (American Institute of Architecture) drafting standards. Instruction includes drawing and document management, material and equipment specifications and an overview of architectural, civil, engineering, manufacturing and piping design using project-based lab components.
Career Major: CAD Technician Mechanical
This major introduces the basic concepts of mechanical engineering drawings. Students interpret and apply graphic language, orthographic, dimensions, and sectional views to a mechanical drawing in accordance with professional standards. In addition, they learn dimensioning terminology and practices including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Students are instructed in section views, assembly drawings and trade-specific charts and tables to produce operational plans for the manufacture of mechanical components. This major also introduces the fundamental elements of a parametric solid modeler. Students generate solid model drawings and assemblies by applying the sketch function in conjunction with the solid functions of extruding revolving and constraining drawings.
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