Technical Diploma
Program Overview
The Drafting and Design Technician curriculum is designed to give the student essential knowledge and skills required for efficient and productive performance in the drafting field while facilitating the competitiveness of graduates for entry-level technical and supervisory positions. To provide options for students seeking varying amounts of technical expertise in Drafting, a career and technical certificate (CTC) may be earned in the first semester and a certificate of technical studies (CTS) may be earned in the second semester; a technical diploma may be earned upon completion of all technical courses. Students also have the option to complete the Technical Studies Associate of Applied Science with a concentration in Drafting and Design Technology by completing General Education courses in addition to the technical courses.
To receive any Drafting credential, the student must:
- Complete the program of study below.
- Earn a “C” or better in all courses that are used toward the credential.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills required for efficient and productive performance in the drafting field.
- Demonstrate fundamental drafting skills with introductory training in several drafting disciplines and fundamentals in Computer-Aided Drafting.
- Demonstrate the skills for one or more areas of specialization which includes the application of Computer-Aided Drafting in the selected discipline.
- Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational employability skills, and strong work ethics.
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CORE 1003 | Introduction to Craft Skills | 3 |
| DRFT 1113 | Introduction to Industrial Technology | 3 |
| DRFT 1123 | Engineering Drafting | 3 |
| CSCI 1013/2203 | Introduction to Computer Technology/Microcomputer Applications in Business | 3 |
| Select one of the following (first in student’s area of interest): |
|
3 |
Semester Total: 15
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DRFT 1213 | Descriptive Geometry | 3 |
| DRFT 1223 | Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1233 | Pipe Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1243 | Machine Design Drafting | 3 |
| Select one of the following (second in student’s area of interest): |
|
3 |
Semester Total: 15
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DRFT 1313 | Light Commercial Building Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1323 | Civil Drafting Technology | 3 |
| DRFT 1333 | Drafting and Design Portfolio | 3 |
| ARTS 1113/1123 | Introduction to 2D Design/Introduction to 3D Design | 3 |
| Approved Drafting-related Elective |
|
3 |
Semester Total: 15
Total Program Credit Hours: 45
| Credential | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CORE 1003 Introduction to Craft Skills | 3 |
| DRFT 1113 Introduction to Industrial Technology | 3 |
| DRFT 1123 Engineering Drafting | 3 |
CTC: Drafting Fundamentals (9 Credit Hours)
| Credential | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CORE 1003 Introduction to Craft Skills | 3 |
| DRFT 1113 Introduction to Industrial Technology | 3 |
| DRFT 1123 Engineering Drafting | 3 |
| CSCI 1013/2203 Introduction to Computer Technology/Microcomputer Applications in Business | 3 |
| DRFT 1213 Descriptive Geometry | 3 |
| DRFT 1223 Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1233 Pipe Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1243 Machine Design Drafting | 3 |
CTS: Engineering Aid (24 Credit Hours)
| Credential | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CORE 1003 Introduction to Craft Skills | 3 |
| DRFT 1113 Introduction to Industrial Technology | 3 |
| DRFT 1123 Engineering Drafting | 3 |
| CSCI 1013/2203 Introduction to Computer Technology/Microcomputer Applications in Business | 3 |
| DRFT 1213 Descriptive Geometry | 3 |
| DRFT 1223 Architectural Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1233 Pipe Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1243 Machine Design Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1313 Light Commercial Building Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 1323 Civil Drafting Technology | 3 |
| DRFT 1333 Drafting and Design Portfolio | 3 |
| ARTS 1113/1123 Introduction to 2D Design/Introduction to 3D Design | 3 |
| ELECTIVES | 9 |
TD: Drafting and Design Technician (45 Credit Hours)
Students interested in pursuing the Technical Studies Associate of Applied Science degree with a concentration in Drafting and Design Technology should contact the Division of Technical Education at 225-216-8367 for more information.