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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Building Design | Drafting & Design Technology
Area of study
Architecture and Construction | Engineering
Course Language
English
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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

Code Title Units
Department Requirements
DRFT 101 Basic Drafting 3
DRFT 130 Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design I 5
DRFT 131 Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design II 5
Complete 15 units of Drafting electives from the following: 15
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 Building Information Modeling with Revit ® - I
DRFT 290 Work Experience In Drafting 1
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 3-D Character Animation
Complete 3 units of Controlled Electives from the above list of Drafting Electives or from the following: 3
ENGR 115 Statics And Strength Of Materials
ENGR 117 Electronic Circuits 2
ENGR 117L Electronic Circuits Laboratory
Total Units 31.00

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.


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