Drafting, Design, & 3D Modeling Technology
Associate of Applied Science
[ Jeff Melson ]
The Drafting, Design and 3D Modeling Technology Program is a broad study that prepares the graduate as a drafter in the fields of architectural, civil, mechanical, and structural drafting. Drafters prepare technical drawings used by workers who build homes, space crafts, industrial machinery, manufactured products, buildings, roads, bridges, subdivisions, and much more. Their drawings show the technical details of the products and structures with exact dimensions, specify materials to be used, procedures to be followed, and other information needed to carry out the job using computer aided drafting (CAD) systems. Instructions will include training in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture (3D), and SolidWorks (3D). Graduates will have the knowledge and technical skills necessary for employment with architectural or engineering firms, planners, manufacturing companies, furniture designers, governmental agencies, wood and metal manufacturers, and other agencies which utilize drafters and technicians. Students successfully completing the program will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.
CIP Code: 151301
Program Code: 8530
Freshman Year
First Semester — 15 hrs
This course provides an introduction to fundamentals and principles of drafting to provide the basic background needed for all other drafting courses. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This course will introduce the student to the operating system and how to perform basic drafting on CAD software. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Physical properties of the materials generally used in the erection of a structure, with a brief description of their manufacture. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This course is designed to teach computer applications to include: word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, presentation design, and electronic communications. Three hours lecture.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.
Second Semester — 15 hrs
This course will emphasize the user coordinate system and 3-D modeling. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
(Prerequisite: DDT 1313) This course is designed as a continuation of CAD I. Subject areas will include dimensioning, sectional views, and symbols. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
This course provides instruction on the 3D applications of Revit Architecture. It emphasizes the development of 3D parametric models and the ability to generate 2D drawings, details and renderings from the model. This course will also provide the animation walk thru of the 3D building. One hour lecture and four hours laboratory.
English 1113 prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.
Sophomore Year
First Semester — 15 hrs
Students will utilize techniques of modeling to create machine specific drawings. The course emphasizes methods, techniques, and procedures (in presenting screws, bolts, rivets, springs, thread types, symbols for welding, materials, finish and heat treatment notation, working order preparation, routing, and other industry procedures) used in mechanical design. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
(Prerequisites: DDT 1313) This course is a study and development of architectural design principles for a residential structure. One hour lecture and four hours laboratory.
(Prerequisite: ACT math subscore of 19 or above or MAT 1233 with a "C" or above.) This course includes the following topics with applications: inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher order equations; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Three hours lecture.
Choose from any fine arts classes.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.
Second Semester — 15 hrs
(Prerequisite: consent of the instructor) A course designed to provide the student with practical application of skills and knowledge gained in other drafting courses. The instructor works closely with the student to insure that the selection of a project will enhance the student’s learning experience. Nine hours laboratory per week.
This course deals with the development of civil planning and design processes. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
Choose any Social or Behavioral Science course in sociology, psychology, political science, geography, economics, or educational psychology.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.
An advisor approved elective in the technical field.