Drafting and Design Technology, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Locations: Gonzales, Online
The Drafting and Design Technology degree is a 60-credit hour program that prepares students for a successful career as a professional drafter who will be equipped with the advanced skills necessary to quickly advance to the level of senior technical designer. In addition to basic and advanced CADD skills, students are trained in 3D CADD applications and professional-level advanced programs such as Revit, Inventor, and the highly soughtafter Plant 3D. Students also learn valuable general industry skills such as industrial safety and statistical quality control. Certificates and Diplomas are also available as the student progresses through the program. All courses applied to the degree must be passed with a “C” or better. Developmental courses will not be applied to the degree.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| DRFT 1103 | Introduction to Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 1104 | Introduction to CAD | 4 |
| DRFT 1113 | Print Reading | 3 |
| CPTR 1013 | Intro to Computer Technology | 3 |
| ENGL 1013 | English Composition I (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| DRFT 1203 | Intro To Disciplines | 3 |
| CADD 1204 | Advanced CAD | 4 |
| SPCH 2013 | Techniques of Speech | 3 |
| General Education, Humanities – select one: any HIST, PHIL 1013, PHIL 2013, or RELS 2213 | 3 | |
| General Education, Mathematics/Analytics Reasoning - Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Applied Algebra | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| DRFT 2103 | Pipe Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 2104 | 3D CAD | 4 |
| General Education, Natural Science - PHSC 1023 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) – choose two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Plant Health, Safety, & Enviro | ||
| Geographical Info Systems | ||
| Drafting Internship | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CADD 2213 | Plant 3D | 3 |
| CADD 2223 | Civil 3D | 3 |
| CADD 2233 | Revit and Advanced Steel | 3 |
| General Education, Social Science – select one: any PSYC, SOCL, ECON, ANTH; WGNS 2503; or CRJU 1013 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Additional Academic Awards in Drafting and Design Technology
Drafting Fundamentals, Career and Technical Certificate (CTC)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DRFT 1103 | Introduction to Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 1104 | Introduction to CAD | 4 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Students completing the Drafting Fundamentals CTC are prepared to take the AutoCAD Autodesk Certified User Exam and earn this industry-based certification (IBC).
Engineering Aide, Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DRFT 1103 | Introduction to Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 1104 | Introduction to CAD | 4 |
| CPTR 1013 | Intro to Computer Technology | 3 |
| CADD 1204 | Advanced CAD | 4 |
| DRFT 1113 | Print Reading | 3 |
| DRFT 1203 | Intro To Disciplines | 3 |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Drafting and Design Technician, Technical Diploma (TD)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DRFT 1103 | Introduction to Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 1104 | Introduction to CAD | 4 |
| DRFT 1113 | Print Reading | 3 |
| CPTR 1013 | Intro to Computer Technology | 3 |
| DRFT 1203 | Intro To Disciplines | 3 |
| CADD 1204 | Advanced CAD | 4 |
| Electives - choice of two courses (see Third Semester) | 6 | |
| DRFT 2103 | Pipe Drafting | 3 |
| CADD 2104 | 3D CAD | 4 |
| SPCH 2013 | Techniques of Speech | 3 |
| CADD 2213 | Plant 3D | 3 |
| CADD 2223 | Civil 3D | 3 |
| CADD 2233 | Revit and Advanced Steel | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Produce accurate technical drawing using computer-aided drafting software.
- Adhere to nationally recognized drafting practices and standards.
- Produce industry-accepted drawings for various drafting fields.
- Manage digital files.
- Demonstrate the appropriate communication and technical skills expected in a professional environment.