Drafting/CAD, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Program Overview
Drafting/CAD, Certificate of Achievement (C)
Overview
The one-year Drafting Certificate Program focuses on application of state-of-the-art Computer Assisted Design (CAD) systems and applying engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods to achieve practical results. This program offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions.
Requirements
Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.
Course List
- 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)
- Complete 15 units of Drafting electives from the following:
- 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:
- 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.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content and Structure:
The one-year Drafting Certificate Program focuses on practical applications of state-of-the-art Computer Assisted Design (CAD) systems, engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods. It offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions.
Course Schedule and Individual Modules:
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): Choose from the following:
- 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 unit per term, up to 4 units total)
- DRFT 299: Independent Study in Drafting
- Controlled Electives (3 units): Choose from the following:
- DRFT Electives (see above)
- ENGR 115: Statics and Strength of Materials
- ENGR 117: Electronic Circuits 2