Diploma Program
90.50 Credit Hours
19 months (day)
28 months (evenings)
Program Objective
The student will be trained in drafting techniques use the pencil and drafting board and gain a thorough understanding of the use of AutoCAD to complete drawings. The successful graduate will be trained in Architectural Drafting (both residential and commercial) and Civil Drafting. Topics specific to these classifications of drafting include reading blueprints, field drawing, sizing and designing HVAC, plumbing and electrical plans, and have a complete understanding of the International Building Codes for Residential and Commercial Construction in Pennsylvania.
| Curriculum |
Credit Hours |
|
| GEN100 | Professional Development | 1 |
| DFT101 | Drafting Concepts | 5 |
| DFT102 | Reading Blue Prints | 1 |
| SFW110 | Introduction to MS Word | 1 |
| TM101 | Technical Math One | 4 |
| DFT110 | Introduction to AutoCAD | 2.5 |
| DFT120 | Drafting - Architectural using AutoCAD I | 5 |
| TM110 | Technical Math Two | 4 |
| DFT130 | Drafting - Architectural using AutoCAD II | 7 |
| DFT121 | Architectural Drafting for the Field | 2 |
| DFT140 | Drafting Architectural using AutoCAD III | 5 |
| DFT122 | Introduction to PA Building Codes - Residential | 4 |
| TM120 | Technical Math Three | 4 |
| DFT200 | Architectural - Multi-Unit and Over 55 Living | 4 |
| DFT124 | Introduction to PA Building Codes - Commercial | 4 |
| MOS114 | Microsoft Office - PowerPoint | 2.5 |
| DFT201 | Introduction to Civil Drafting | 5 |
| RSP190 | Research Project One | 2.5 |
| GEN110 | Human Relations for the Workplace | 4 |
| DFT220 | Architectural Design Project | 6 |
| SFW120 | Introduction to MS Excel | 1 |
| GEN111 | Speech Communications | 2 |
| DFT222 | Presentation of Design Project | 2 |
| DFT141 | Understanding HVAC and Plumbing | 4 |
| DFT131 | Understanding Electrical Design | 4 |
| GEN180 |
Career Search Techniques and Strategies | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 90.5 |
The successful graduate from the Drafting Technology program will be prepared for a position as an entry level drafter in the Architectural or Civil disciplines. The graduate will also have the background and skill level to compete in either Residential or Commercial Architectural Drafting.
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