Drafting Technology (DT12) Diploma

Campus Availability and Advisement:

• Walker County Campus Advisor: Cory Allen

Program Description:

The Drafting Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter, CAD operator or Civil Tech based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade recent knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.

Entrance Dates:

Fall Semester (Pre-Occupational Courses Any Semester)

Basic Skills Courses (8 Credit Hours)

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
	OR
MATH 1013	Algebraic Concepts	3
ENGL 1005	Applied Technical Communication	3
	OR
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3

Occupational Curriculum (14 Credit Hours)

DFTG 1015	Practical Mathematics for Drafting Technology	3
	OR
MATH 1015	Geometry and Trigonometry	3
DFTG 1101	CAD Fundamentals	4
DFTG 1103	Multiview/Basic Dimensioning	4
XXXX xxxx	Occupational Related Elective	3

Choose One of the Following Specializations:

Mechanical Drafting Specialization (24 Credit Hours)

DFTG 1105	3D Mechanical Modeling	4
DFTG 1107	Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views	4
DFTG 1109	Auxiliary Views/Surface Development	4
DFTG 1111	Fasteners	4
DFTG 1113	Assembly Drawings	4
XXXX xxxx	Guided Elective(s) (See Advisor)	4

Architectural Drafting Specialization (24 Credit Hours)

DFTG 1125	Architectural Fundamentals	4
DFTG 1127	Architectural 3D Modeling	4
DFTG 1129	Residential Drawing I	4
DFTG 1131	Residential Drawing II	4
DFTG 1133	Commercial Drawing I	4
XXXX xxxx	Guided Elective(s) (See Advisor)	4

Total Credit Hours: 46 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation