General Catalog 2026-2027

Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology Diploma

DT12

Program Purpose: The Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology diploma program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field. The program provides learning opportunities that 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 present knowledge and skills in drafting. Program graduates receive a Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology diploma.

 

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL-1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC-1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH-1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

DFTG-1015Practical Mathematics for Architectural and Engineering Drawing

3

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or

MCHT-1013Machine Tool Math

3

Occupational Courses

DFTG-1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG-1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

Complete one the Following Specializations:

Architectural Drafting Specialization

DFTG-1120Print Reading for Architectural Drawing

4

DFTG-1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG-1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG-1131Residential Drawing II

4

DFTG-1133Commercial Drawing I

4

Choose a minimum of 4 Credits from the Following:

DFTG-1105 Mechanical 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional View

4

DFTG-1180Introduction to Autodesk Fusion

4

DFTG-2010Engineering Graphics

4

DFTG-2020Visualization and Graphics

4

DFTG-2030 Advanced Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-2400Architectural and Engineering Drawing Practicum/Internship 4

4

INDS-1120Codes and Building Systems for Interiors

3

INDS-1180Materials and Textiles

3

INDS-2400Space Planning

3

INDS-2820Kitchen and Bath Design Studio

3

ACCT-1120Spreadsheet Applications

4

UAST-1100Drone Applications

3

CETC-1114Intermediate Computer Aided Design

4

CETC-1115Advanced Computer Aided Design

4

COMP-1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

-
or

COMP-1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3

Mechanical Drawing Specialization

DFTG-1102Print Reading for Mechanical Drawing

4

DFTG-1105 Mechanical 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional View

4

DFTG-1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Development

4

DFTG-1111Assemblies I

4

DFTG-1113Assemblies II

4

Choose a minimum of 3 Credits from the Following:

DFTG-1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG-1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-1180Introduction to Autodesk Fusion

4

DFTG-2010Engineering Graphics

4

DFTG-2020Visualization and Graphics

4

DFTG-2040Advanced Mechanical 3D Modeling

4

DFTG-2400Architectural and Engineering Drawing Practicum/Internship 4

4

ACCT-1120Spreadsheet Applications

4

ESCI-1020Introduction to GIS

3

MCHT-1011Introduction to Machine Tool

4

CETC-1114Intermediate Computer Aided Design

4

CETC-1115Advanced Computer Aided Design

4

COMP-1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

-
or

COMP-1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3

Total Credit Hours: 46