Computer Aided-Drafting (CAD)
Design your future with architectural drafting.
Interested in architecture or engineering? The drafting program at Delta College will help you bring your ideas to life and open doors to high-demand careers!
You'll learn entry-level skills for employment in the drafting and construction industries as a manual or computer-aided drafter. Career opportunities include architectural and building design offices, as well as in developer and building contractor offices, energy consultants, and other related trades where plan reading and preparation is required.
In the end you'll have the skills useful for employment and/or to prepare you for transfer to university-level architecture programs.
- Architectural Drafting
- Design Theory
- Construction Methods
- Building Code Familiarity
- Manual & CAD Drafting
- AEC Industry Insight
- Technical Drawing
- Mechanical/Civil Drawings
Finding the right program starts with knowing what you enjoy—if these skills and interests sound like you, you might enjoy studying Computer Aided-Drafting (CAD)
Blueprint reading Detail Orientated Hands-on Problem-solvingArchitectural Drafting Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Architectural Drafting certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for employment as a computer-aided drafter in the filed of architecture. The student demonstrates the ability to analyze and construct documentation to develop solutions for common architectural problems. In addition, the student acquires skills leading to entry into other related trades where plan reading and preparation is required.
Architectural Drafting, AS
Upon successful completion of the Architectural Drafting Associate in Science degree, the student will have acquired skills, knowledge, and training for employment in the field of architecture. Acquired skills will include professional presentation with two and three dimensional graphics, conceptual evaluation and analysis related to basic design theory, and the ability to analyze and implement building codes and develop technical construction drawings and documentation for common architectural problems. In addition, the student will acquire skills leading to entry into other related trades where plan reading and preparation is required. Many of the courses lead to transfer to university level architecture programs.
Engineering Computer Aided Drafting, AS
Upon successful completion of the Computer-Aided Drafter certificate, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for employment as an entry-level computer-aided drafting (CAD) technician. The student demonstrates his/her ability to construct drawings using typical two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD hardware and software.
Engineering Computer-Aided Drafter Certificate of Achievement
The Major in Engineering Computer-Aided Drafting is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career.