Degree Plans
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Architectural Drafting Certificate
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING -- ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING
(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.
SEMESTER I
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 |
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12-14 |
SEMESTER III
| DFTG 2428 |
Architectural Drafting-Commercial |
4 |
| DFTG 2431 |
Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting |
4 |
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8 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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31-33 |
+DFTG Courses Electives - must be selected from the following:
| ARCE 1352 |
Structural Drafting |
3 |
| DFTG 1215 |
Architectural Blueprint Reading |
2 |
| DFTG 1492 |
Special Topics in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD |
4 |
| DFTG 2312 |
Technical Illustration and Presentation |
3 |
| DFTG 2321 |
Topographical Drafting |
3 |
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.
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