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Drafting & CAD Technology Program
The Drafting & CAD Technology program at Gallatin College MSU is a 2-year program that equips students with the skills necessary for entry-level drafting jobs in the design/drafting industry. Using computer-based systems, students produce technical illustrations used in manufacturing, production, and construction.
Program Overview
Students in this program acquire the skills to create design concepts that are workable in the real world. They use CAD software to perform calculations, develop simulations, and manipulate and modify displayed material. Although most drafters work at computer terminals, students also learn traditional drafting, which entails creating manual drawings at drafting tables.
Affordability
The cost of tuition at Gallatin College MSU is nearly half that of a traditional 4-year degree program elsewhere.
High Demand for Graduates
There is a high demand for graduates in drafting & CAD technology as the technology is employed by more business sectors, such as construction or manufacturing.
Flexible Schedule
Most students work full-time, and class schedules usually accommodate students with responsibilities outside of school.
Workforce Skills
Graduates of the Drafting & CAD Technology program are prepared to:
- Create construction documents and shop drawings for architects, engineers, and manufacturers
- Visualize and measure 3D objects and buildings and recreate them in computer-aided design software (CAD)
- Render objects and buildings for presentation in programs including Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD Architecture, SolidWorks, Revit, 3DS Max, and SketchUp
- Create a complete set of residential plans using CAD software
- Draw a site plan including topography using CAD software
- Estimate construction material quantities and building costs
Careers
Drafting & CAD Technology students at Gallatin College MSU go into careers such as:
- Architectural Drafter
- Industrial Drafter
- Manufacturing Drafter
- CAD Technologist
Sample Course Plan
The sample course plan for the Drafting & CAD Technology program is as follows:
Year One
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| DDSN 113 - Technical Drafting | 3 | |
| DDSN 118 - CAD I | 4 | |
| CSTN 148 - Blueprints, Codes, and Estimating | 3 | |
| M 111 - Technical Mathematics | 3 | |
| COMX 115 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| DDSN 135 - SolidWorks I (recommended pre-req) | 3 | |
| DDSN 166 - Revit I (recommended pre-req) | 3 | |
| DDSN 245 - Civil Drafting (recommended pre-req) | 3 | |
| DDSN 112 - Professional Practices | 3 | |
| CSTN 173 - Arch Construct and Material | 3 | |
| MFTG 205 - Manufacturing Process | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 18 |
Year Two
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| DDSN 215 - Mechanical Detailing* or CSTN 248 - Plans Examining II - IBC - Commercial Codes, Blueprint Reading, and Estimating | 3 | |
| DDSN 235 - SolidWorks II* or DDSN 266 - Revit II | 3 | |
| DDSN 236 - Product Design Challenges* or DDSN 265 - Architectural Drafting | 3 | |
| DDSN 275 - Computer Rendering | 3 | |
| DDSN 291 - Special Topics (Construction Visualization) | 3 | |
| DDSN 299 - Capstone | 3 | |
| DDSN 298 - Internship | 4 | |
| WRIT 104 - Workplace Communications | 2 | |
| Advisor-approved Elective | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 12 | 15 |
| Total Program Credits: | 61 |