Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate

Program Description

The Computer-Aided Drafting certificate program provides students with the background required to obtain entry-level employment in the computer-aided drafting (CAD) field. Students will learn to create complex mechanical and architectural drawings using industry-standard AutoCAD software. Most courses within this program can be used in the Information Technology A.A.S. program of study.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate will be able to:

• Use the AutoCAD command prompt and menus to create and edit complete two-dimensional AutoCAD drawings that use multiple layers and dimensioning techniques
• Use AutoCAD software to create three-dimensional drawings using wireframe and solid models
• Produce a complete set of working drawings after taking a set of initial measurements for a complex mechanical part or building

Sequence of Study

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include the English co-requisite course (EGL-0100S ) or any co-requisite MAT courses (MAT-0113C , MAT-0114C , MAT-0125C  and MAT-0135C  ). See Academic Preparation  for more information on College Readiness if applicable to you. 

Required Courses (in expected order)

• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• ART-1570 Introduction to Computer Graphics Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• ENT-1600 Introduction to CAD with AutoCAD Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• ENT-1680 Revit Architecture and BIM Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)

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• ART-2670 3-D Digital Modeling and Animation Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• CSM-1830 Construction Blueprint Reading Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• ENT-2680 CAD Portfolio Development Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 18 Credits