Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Specialization: Architectural Drafting
The Architectural Drafting degree is designed to assist students in preparing architectural and structural construction documents, such as: residential projects, schools, office spaces, and commercial/industrial buildings. In addition, the students develop skills in the production of presentational free-hand drawings, working/ study models, and various computer generated graphics. These means allow students to utilize specialized CAD software in solving design challenges both technically and graphically.
Specialization: Civil Drafting
A Civil Drafting prepares a student in producing drawings related to the civil engineering profession. Such drawings can include: Topographical Maps, Property Boundary Maps & Surveys, Utility Design Maps (water distribution and sanitary sewer collection), Drainage Plans, and Grading Plans. These drawings/plans play an important role in the preparation of a site for the construction of highways, roads, bridges, buildings, parks, lakes, homes, and many other developments.
Specialization: Digital Imaging
Students with a Digital Imaging degree are trained to create, manipulate, or enhance computerized images. The technician will prepare the imaging needs for architects, engineers, contractors, and publication agencies. These images may be applied in every day marketing, communication, and design production. Students can utilize their skills not only for the creation of technical documents but also for the creation of computer renderings and animations, digital photographs and video for presentation purposes.
Specialization: Geographic Information Systems
A Geographic Information System (GIS) degree prepares a student to combine layers of information about a geographic location to create a “smart” map. The layers of information depend on the purpose, for example: finding the best location for a new store, projecting environmental changes, detecting crime patterns, analyzing emergency response routes. At the completion of this program, the training will provide the appropriate skills for employment in an entry-level position with national, state, and local government agencies, as well in the private sector.
Prior to completion of the Associate of Applied Science program, the student is expected to have completed 320 hours of an external learning experience.