For more course offerings, please see the latest printed schedule on campus or click here to view the online schedule. At the heart of the planning is the production of precise drawings and specifications that show the technical details of products and structures typically designed by engineers or architects. These display the scale, dimensions, types of materials to be used and procedures to be followed during construction or production. If you're a person who is artistic, detail-oriented, likes math and can visualize objects in two or three dimensions, you might be interested doing this kind of work as a design drafter. CADD forms the foundation for drafting standards, conventions, layouts, designs and details of working drawings and models.
Architectural drafters draw architectural and structural features of buildings.
Mechanical drafters draft detailed machinery and mechanical device working drawings showing dimensions and tolerances, fasteners and joining requirements and other data. Some work for state or local governments. You can earn an Associate of Applied Science with an emphasis on architectural or mechanical drafting here, and certificates in these two specialties are also available. If you are new to the field, this program will prepare you for employment. If you are currently working in the field, you can use it to upgrade or advance your knowledge and skills.