Drafting Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

AAS - 2 Years (NB)
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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 course3
GEM 2 - Oral Communication course3
Select one of the following (GEM 3):3-5
Math in Modern Society
Precalculus I: Algebra
Precalculus I: Algebra
Precalculus
Statistical Methods
Survey of Calculus
Calculus I
PSYC 140Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6)3
GE Elective course3
Major Requirements
DRFT 100Construction Materials and Processes3
DRFT 114Drafting Basics3
DRFT 118Introduction to Revit3
DRFT 119Introduction to AutoCAD4
DRFT 120Residential Architecture4
DRFT 123Introduction to Solidworks3
DRFT 139Applied Problem Solving for Drafting3
DRFT 190Job Skills for Drafting1
DRFT 211Civil Drafting and Math4
DRFT 212Structural and HVAC System Drafting5
DRFT 213Machine Drafting and Design4
DRFT 217Commercial Architecture4
DRFT 218Electrical and Plumbing Systems Drafting4
DRFT 239Advanced Revit Techniques3
DRFT 290Drafting Technology Capstone1
Minimum Credit Hours Required64

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.​

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit 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 Methods  
Survey of Calculus  
Calculus I  
 Total Semester Credit Hours16
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 Hours17
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 Hours16
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 Hours15
 Minimum Credit Hours Required64

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.