Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 2_AA_DRAFT
Control Number: 11434
Financial Aid Eligible
This program prepares students for careers in engineering and architectural drafting disciplines. Courses incorporate analyzation of industry standard manufacturing prints and realistic 3D modeling. Students will apply 2D and 3D CAD software to design projects, 3D-printed prototypes and create a professional portfolio. Opportunities for employment are available in many related industrial disciplines. General education courses are required to obtain an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree and to transfer to higher education institutions.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Operate 2D CAD computer software and apply the principles of drafting to create industry standard manufacturing prints.
- Identify dimensioning standards and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Design solid models, assemblies, and detail drawings using a feature-based parametric design CAD program.
- Assess cost-efficient use of 3D printing technology.
- Apply mathematics, measuring conventions, scale and mass property analysis.
Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:
- Mechanical drafting
- Civil drafting
- Electrical drafting
- Industrial drafting
- Architectural drafting
- 3D printing
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DRAF G101 | Introductory Computer Aided Design Drafting | 3 |
| DRAF G105 | Engineering Drafting I, Comoputer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| DRAF G110 | Engineering Drafting II, Computer Aided Drafting | 3 |
| DRAF G170 | Advanced 3D Mechanical Design | 3 |
| Recommended Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| ART G107 | Color and Design: 2D | 3 |
| ART G108 | Color Theory | 3 |
| ART G109 | Color and Design: 3D | 3 |
| BUS G130 | Introduction to Business Writing | 3 |
| BUS G139 | Business Communication | 3 |
| COOP G191C | Cooperative Work Experience - General | 1-4 |
| DART G105 | Digital 2D Design & Color Theory | 3 |
| MATH G115 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH G120 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH G180 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| Major Total | 18-20 | |
| GE Pattern (Local or Cal-GETC) | 18-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |