Computer Assisted Drafting & Design

The Computer Assisted Drafting & Design (CADD) program combines general education and workplace skills with a strong focus on computer-aided drafting and design. You will develop foundational skills in blueprint reading and architectural drafting, along with specialized skills in computer-aided design, including three-dimensional drafting. The program is designed to prepare skilled drafting technicians for entry-level positions in a variety of career fields where further specialization can occur at the place of employment. An internship field experience is required. This program is offered in Winooski.

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate skills that meet industry standards in the use of CAD technology;

• develop professional presentations of drawings for a variety of purposes and audiences;

• work effectively as part of a team in various professional environments and technical
  businesses;

• display a portfolio of professional quality products to potential employers;

• demonstrate academic skills required of all CCV graduates including competency in writing, information literacy, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning; and

• explore pathways for educational and career development in the student's field of study.

Program Requirements '11-'12

CIS-1041 - Microcomputer Applications I*
ARC-1011 - Introduction to Drafting & Blueprint Reading
ARC-1111 - Architectural Drafting I
ARC-1112 - Architectural Drafting II
ARC-1211 - CAD I
ARC-1212 - CAD II
ARC-2010 - 3D Applications
PHY-1041 - Physics I (4 cr)*
MAT-1330 - Pre-Calculus Math (4 cr)*
Business Management course
Choose any 3-credit art course*
ARC-2860 - Community & Work Experience
Elective – 1 - 3 credits

General Education Requirements

In addition to program-specific courses listed above, an associate's degree includes completion of general education program requirements, which together constitute a minimum of 60 credits.

* You may use a course to meet both a program requirement and a general education requirement; however, you may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

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