Combined Colleges: 2014-2015 Catalog - Degree Plans - Computer Aided Design and Drafting

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Program: Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Degree Plan: Architectural Drafting Certificate

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(Level I Certificate)

Eastfield and Mountain View only

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.CADD.ARCH

This certificate program prepares a student to become certified as an entry-level CADD operator specializing in architectural drafting and design. Jobs performed would include the proficient use of the AutoCAD software in creating drawings to architectural specification and identifying construction methods and materials used in building design.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

DFTG 1409	Basic Computer-Aided Drafting	4
DFTG 1315	Architectural Blueprint Reading	3
ARCE 1421	Architectural Illustration	4
		11

SEMESTER II

ARCE 1303	Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction	3
DFTG 1417	Architectural Drafting-Residential	4
+Elective	DFTG Course	2-4
+Elective	DFTG Course	3
		12-14

SEMESTER III

DFTG 2428	Architectural Drafting-Commercial	4
DFTG 2431	Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting	4
		8
Minimum Hours Required		31-33

+DFTG Courses Electives - must be selected from the following:

ARCE 1352	Structural Drafting	3
ARTV 1302	Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering	3
ARTV 1341	3-D Animation I	3
DFTG 1215	Architectural Blueprint Reading	2
DFTG 1325	Blueprint Reading and Sketching	3
DFTG 1329	Electro-Mechanical Drafting	3
DFTG 1333	Mechanical Drafting	3
DFTG 1358	Electrical/Electronics Drafting	3
DFTG 1445	Parametric Modeling and Design	4
DFTG 1491	Special Topics in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	4
DFTG 1493	Special Topics in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD	4
DFTG 1492	Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD	4
DFTG 1495	Special Topics in Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD	4
DFTG 2312	Technical Illustration and Presentation	3
DFTG 2321	Topographical Drafting	3
DFTG 2323	Pipe Drafting	3
DFTG 2330	Civil Drafting	3
DFTG 2336	Computer-Aided Drafting Programming	3
DFTG 2347	Advanced Technical Animation and Rendering	3
DFTG 2350	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	3
DFTG 2402	Machine Drafting	4
DFTG 2419	Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting	4
DFTG 2432	Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting	4
DFTG 2435	Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Design and Drafting	4
DFTG 2438	Final Project - Advanced Drafting	4
DFTG 2440	Solid Modeling/Design	4
DFTG 2445	Advanced Pipe Drafting	4

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.