Architectural Drafting
Program Description
From the Catalog
This program prepares individuals for entry-level jobs in the building construction industry. Architectural Drafters prepare construction documents for architects, contractors, house builders and manufacturers of building components such as steel, stone or precast concrete.
Instruction includes both CAD and manual drafting, as graduates need to be proficient in both methods of preparing drawings. The student will take CAD courses of increasing difficulty during all four semesters of the program. Construction knowledge, problem solving and careful, precise work are stressed throughout the program.
Students entering this course are expected to have previous instruction in drafting, however, the Drafting Fundamentals course may be taken as preparation by those without drafting experience.
Program Core Competencies (Common)
As a result of completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Create high quality architectural drawings.
- Solve construction/drafting problems using mathematics.
- Participate and lead work teams.
- Apply construction industry standards.
- Select building materials correctly.
