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)