Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (Associate Degree) is an Associate Degree program offered by Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC. Tuition is $4,940 total.
Program Overview
Credential: AAS – Associate in Applied Science Program Code: A50150 Program Can be Earned 100% Online: No Financial Aid Eligible: Yes
What is Drafting? Have you ever thought of how the products you use every day come about? Everything from your tooth brush to the parts that hold your car together starts with a drawing. Drafting is a combination of engineering and design. Drafters take innovative ideas and place them on paper for manufacturing and construction purposes. The skills you will learn in a drafting classroom will not only facilitate success in your career choice, but will also help with everyday tasks.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Career Outcomes
Graduates will be able to: - Utilize standard drafting instruments and equipment, including computers and software - Understand and perform basic drawing principles including sketching, lettering dimensioning, geometric construction and orthographic projections - Produce advanced level drawings including section views, auxiliary views, and assembly drawings for construction and manufacturing - Produce detailed working drawings adhering to standards and guidelines based on physical design parameters - Interpret and apply basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles to mechanical drawings and prints - Create residential/commercial building plans from given data using a CAD system and utilize technology to present designs with written and visual documents - Apply the general steps of the design process to generate a logical plan of action for the design of a new or improved innovative product and produce a technical report communication the purpose of both the product and design process - Design a product for manufacturability or mock-up construction
After graduation: Fields or jobs available for graduates: - CAM Technicians - CNC Technicians - Drafting Technicians - Interior Designers - Survey Technicians - Technical Illustrators - Urban Planners Potential employers for graduates: - Civil Engineering Firms - Construction Companies - Design engineering Firms - Industrial Designers - Landscape Designers - Research and Development Firms
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide