Course Descriptions

DFTG  1302  Introduction to Technical Animation and Rendering
Basic study of technical computer models and animation. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  1309  Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
An introduction to computer-aided drafting.  Emphasis is placed on setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinating systems; and plot/print to scale.  Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  1315  Architectural Blueprint Reading
The fundamentals of blueprint reading for the construction industry. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  1317  Architectural Drafting-Residential
Architectural drafting procedures, practices, terms, and symbols. Preparation of detailed working drawings for residential structures. Emphasis on light frame construction methods. Lab required. Prerequisite: DFTG 2328. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  1330  Civil Drafting I 
Preparation of civil drawings including drafting methods and principles used in civil engineering. Lab required. Prerequisite: DFTG 1317. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  1333  Mechanical Drafting
Study of mechanical drawings using dimensioning and tolerances, sectioning techniques, orthographic projection, and pictorial drawings. Lab required. Prerequisite: DFTG 2319. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  1372  SOLIDWORKS Essentials
A study of mechanical drafting and design using SOLIDWORKS mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies. The course teaches how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies through the use of dimensioning and tolerancing, sectioning techniques and orthographic projection.  Lab required.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

DFTG  2319  Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
A continuation of practices and techniques used in basic computer-aided drafting including the development and use of prototype drawings, construction of pictorial drawings, extracting data and basics of 3D.  Lab required.  Prerequisite: DFTG 1309.  3 credit hours.  (W)

 

DFTG  2328  Architectural Drafting-Commercial
Architectural drafting procedures, practices, governing codes, terms and symbols including the preparation of detailed working drawings for a commercial building, with emphasis on commercial construction methods.  Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent enrollment: DFTG 1309.  3 credit hours.  (W)

  

DFTG  2332  Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
Application of advanced CAD techniques. Lab required. Prerequisite/Concurrent Enrollment: DFTG 1372. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  2338  Final Project – Advanced Drafting
A drafting course in which students participate in a comprehensive project from conception to conclusion. Lab required. Prerequisites: DFTG 1317, DFTG 1333, and DFTG 2350. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  2350  Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, according to standards, application of various geometric dimensions and tolerances to production drawings.  Lab required.  Prerequisite: DFTG 1309. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  2373  Advanced SOLIDWORKS
Study of advanced topics in SOLIDWORKS mechanical drafting and design. The course teaches how to build assemblies, to create professional drawing, and to use various SOLIDWORKS tools to manage information to facilitate the design process. Lab required. Prerequisite: DFTG 1372. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DFTG  2381  Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information. 3 credit hours. (W)