Drafting/CAD, Associate of Science (AS)

Program Overview

Drafting/CAD, Associate of Science (AS)

Overview

The Drafting Program at Santa Barbara City College focuses on application of state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Design Systems and applying engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods to achieve practical results. This degree program offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions as well as providing students with technical knowledge and skills for transfer to upper division programs at four-year institutions.

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

• Complete all of the following:
  • All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
  • A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F)
  • A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
  • A total of 12 units through SBCC.

Course List

Learning Outcomes

• Ability to prepare and understand technical drawings.
• Ability to use computer software to generate technical drawings.
• Obtain occupational knowledge and skills related to drafting.
• Understand methods, materials and technical skills related to design and construction.

Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Drafting Program at Santa Barbara City College focuses on using state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Design Systems and applying engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods to achieve practical results.
This degree program offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions and provides students with the technical knowledge and skills to transfer to upper-division programs at four-year institutions.
• Objectives:
• Develop skills in preparing and understanding technical drawings.
• Learn to use computer software for generating technical drawings.
• Gain occupational knowledge and skills related to drafting.
• Understand methods, materials, and technical skills related to design and construction.

Outline:

• Course List:
• Department Requirements:
• DRFT 101 - Basic Drafting (3 units)
• DRFT 130 - Computer-Assisted Drafting and Design I (5 units)
• DRFT 131 - Computer-Assisted Drafting and Design II (5 units)
• Drafting Electives (15 units):
• DRFT 120 - Architectural Drafting I
• DRFT 121 - Architectural Drafting II
• DRFT 124 - Architectural Rendering I
• DRFT 125 - Architectural Rendering II
• DRFT/EH 126 - Landscape Drafting I
• DRFT/EH 127 - Landscape Drafting II
• DRFT 129 - Principles of Residential Construction
• DRFT 132 - CAD Drafting/Design III
• DRFT 290 - Work Experience in Drafting (1-4 units)
• DRFT 299 - Independent Study in Drafting
• ENGR 105 - Engineering Graphics
• MAT 136 - Introduction to 3D Animation
• MAT 137 - Visual Effects for Film, Television, and Gaming
• MAT 138 - 3D Character Animation
• Controlled Electives (3 units):
• ENGR 115 - Statics and Strength of Materials
• ENGR 117/ENGR 117L - Electronic Circuits/Electronic Circuits Laboratory
• ENGR 140 - Graphics for Engineers

Careers:

• Entry-level drafting positions
• Transfer to upper-division programs at four-year institutions