2014 - 2015 Catalog
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	3-4
DFTG 2321	Topographical Drafting	3
		13-14

SEMESTER III

DFTG 2428	Architectural Drafting-Commercial	4
DFTG 2431	Advanced Technologies in Architectural Design and Drafting	4
		8
Minimum Hours Required		32-33

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

ARCE 1352	Structural Drafting	3
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 2323	Pipe Drafting	3
DFTG 2330	Civil Drafting	3
DFTG 2445	Advanced Pipe Drafting	4