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A.S. Degree Program in

Drafting and Design Technology -
Architectural

(62 Credit Hours)

CFCC PROGRAM CODE: 2279 
The Drafting and Design Technology program prepares students for employment as designers and draftspersons within the architectural industry. The program provides supplemental training for individuals previously or currently enrolled in these occupations. Available classes also prepare students planning to transfer to a university to pursue a bachelor's degree in architecture. The program provides instruction in architectural office practices used in the production of detailed drawings and related information required to produce construction documents for the construction of buildings. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of architecture through learning computer-aided drafting. The program also includes classes that develop the students' communication skills, leadership skills, and math skills.

D&D 2007-2009 Schedule

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Course Offerings per Term

Course Number and Title
Credits
General Education
Freshman Composition Skills I
3
MTB 1320** Technical Mathematics
3
Biological or Physical Science (PHY 1020 recommended)
3
Choose ONE of the following sets:
(To satisfy Social Science & Humanities requirements)
Introduction to the Social Sciences &
Introduction to the Humanities
OR
World Civilizations I &
Introduction to the Humanities or
Humanities: Since the Renaissance
OR
World Civilizations II &
Introduction to the Humanities  or
Humanities: To the Renaissance

 

 

 

6

Credit Hours
15
Program Core Courses
Microcomputer Applications
3
Freehand Drawing
3
Engineering Graphics
3
Architectural Drafting Principles
3
Technical Communications
3
Pictorial Drafting
3
Computer Aided Drafting
3
Architectural Communications
3
Advanced Computer Aided Drafting and Design
3
Architectural Drafting I
3
Materials and Methods of Construction
3
Architectural Drafting II
3
Civil Drafting
3
Co-op Work Experience
3
Technical Electives* (ARH 2050 and ARH 2051 Recommended)
5
Total Credit Hours
62
**MAC 1105 is recommended for students seeking to transfer to a four-year institution

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*Recommended Electives: ETD 2355C-Three Dimensional Modeling, ETD 2461-Mechanical Systems Drafting, ETD 2701-Industrial Drafting, ETI 1411-Manufacturing Process I, ETI 1110-Introduction to Quality Control, ART 1201C-Basic Design I, EET 1084-Survey of
Electronics, CGS 2871-Multimedia Computer Applications.