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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Manufacturing and Welding
- Program Code: DRFT.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following (GEM 3): | 3-5 | |
| Math in Modern Society | ||
| Precalculus I: Algebra | ||
or MATH 143P | Precalculus I: Algebra | |
| Precalculus | ||
| Statistical Reasoning | ||
| Survey of Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| DRFT 100 | Construction Materials and Processes | 3 |
| DRFT 114 | Drafting Basics | 3 |
| DRFT 118 | Introduction to Revit | 3 |
| DRFT 119 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 4 |
| DRFT 120 | Residential Architecture | 4 |
| DRFT 123 | Introduction to Solidworks | 3 |
| DRFT 139 | Applied Problem Solving for Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 190 | Job Skills for Drafting | 1 |
| DRFT 211 | Civil Drafting and Math | 4 |
| DRFT 212 | Structural and HVAC System Drafting | 5 |
| DRFT 213 | Machine Drafting and Design | 4 |
| DRFT 217 | Commercial Architecture | 4 |
| DRFT 218 | Electrical and Plumbing Systems Drafting | 4 |
| DRFT 239 | Advanced Revit Techniques | 3 |
| DRFT 290 | Drafting Technology Capstone | 1 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 64 | |
Degree Plan: Fall Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| DRFT 100 | Construction Materials and Processes | 3 |
| DRFT 114 | Drafting Basics | 3 |
| DRFT 118 | Introduction to Revit | 3 |
| DRFT 119 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 4 |
| Select one of the following (GEM 3): | 3-5 | |
| Math in Modern Society | ||
| Precalculus I: Algebra or Precalculus I: Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Statistical Reasoning | ||
| Survey of Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| DRFT 120 | Residential Architecture | 4 |
| DRFT 123 | Introduction to Solidworks | 3 |
| DRFT 139 | Applied Problem Solving for Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 190 | Job Skills for Drafting | 1 |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| DRFT 211 | Civil Drafting and Math | 4 |
| DRFT 212 | Structural and HVAC System Drafting | 5 |
| DRFT 213 | Machine Drafting and Design | 4 |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| DRFT 217 | Commercial Architecture | 4 |
| DRFT 218 | Electrical and Plumbing Systems Drafting | 4 |
| DRFT 239 | Advanced Revit Techniques | 3 |
| DRFT 290 | Drafting Technology Capstone | 1 |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 64 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Understand the underlying CAD independent workflow required to create 2D drawings and 3D models.
- Understand how drafting fits into the overall product design phase and the construction design process.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of detail drafting standards to document a product or construction design, including geometry views, dimensioning and annotation standards, multiple material call-out methods, and overall drawing package.
- Demonstrate mastery of AutoCAD as a 2D drawing and drafting design tool.
- Demonstrate mastery of AutoCAD for Architecture and Revit as 3D modeling and 2D drafting design tools.
- Demonstrate intermediate skills required for 3D part design in Solidworks.
- Demonstrate intermediate skills required for Civil design in Civil 3D.
- Understand advanced file management and workflow skills, including central model-based collaborative design, linked files and objects, and external file reference skills.
- Understand and apply job search skills and tools to evaluate different companies and start a career in drafting.