Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology (DT13) Degree
The Drafting Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter or CAD operator based on the specialization area a student chooses to complete. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or retrain in drafting practices and software.
Entrance date: Varies
Admission requirements: A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores are currently being waived.
Credits required for graduation: 60
Length of Program: 5 terms (60 credit hours)
South Georgia Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
| General Education Core | 15 |
|---|---|
| Area I - Language Arts/Communications | 3 |
| ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric
Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience. |
3 |
| Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| XXXX xxxxSocial/Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
| Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (select one mathematics course below) | 3 |
| MATH 1111College Algebra
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry. |
3 |
| MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling
Emphasizes functions using real-world applications as models. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra; functions and graphs; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and models; systems of equations; and optional topics in algebra. |
3 |
| Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| XXXX xxxxHumanities/Fine Arts Course | 3 |
| And one additional course from Area I, II, III, or IV (3 Hours)(as approved by program advisor) | 3 |
| Occupational | 8 |
|---|---|
| DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals
Corequisite: COMP 1000 Establishes safety practices as they relate to a drafting environment. Introduces basic CAD functions while presenting essential principles and practices for line relationships, scale, and geometric construction. |
4 |
| DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning
Prerequisite: DFTG 1101 Technical Drawing I provides multiview and pictorial sketching, orthographic drawing and fundamental dimensioning methods necessary to develop 2D and 3D views that completely describe machine parts for manufacture using intermediate CAD software techniques. |
4 |
| Choose One Of The Following Specializations | 37 |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Drafting | 37 |
| DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling
In the 3D Mechanical Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for mechanical drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/working drawings. |
4 |
| DFTG 1107Advanced Dimensioning/Sectional Views
Prerequisite: DFTG 1103 Corequisite: DFTG 1105 Technical Drawing II continues dimensioning skill development and introduces tools for precision measurement and sectional views. |
4 |
| DFTG 1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Development
Prerequisite: DFTG 1105 Introduces techniques necessary for auxiliary view drawings, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts. Topics include: primary auxiliary views, secondary auxiliary views, surface development, and developing sheet metal parts. |
4 |
| DFTG 1111Assemblies I
This course covers the use of threaded and non-threaded assembly techniques for creating assembly models and working drawings. Topics include the utilization of technical referencing, temporary and permanent assembly techniques, and assembly modeling. |
4 |
| DFTG 1113Assemblies II
Prerequisite: DFTG 1111 Assembly Drawings provides knowledge and skills necessary to create working drawings for the manufacture of machine parts. Topics include: detail drawings, orthographic assembly drawings, and pictorial assembly drawings |
4 |
| DFTG 1102Print Reading for Mechanical Drawing
Introduces the fundamental principles and practices associated with interpreting technical drawings. Emphasizes the essential techniques of basic manual drafting. Topics include: interpretation of technical drawings, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, terminology, drawing views, calculating dimensions, basic tolerances, sketching, drafting tools and equipment, scale and measurement, line relationships and lettering, and geometric construction concepts. |
4 |
| DFTG xxxxArchitectural and Engineering Drawing Electives (13)
Drafting Electives DFTG 2010 Engineering Graphics (4) DFTG 2130 Manual Drafting Fundamentals (2) DFTG 2020 Visualization & Graphics (3) DFTG 2300 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship III (3) DFTG 2030 Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural (4) DFTG 2040 Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical (4) DFTG 2400 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship IV (4) DFTG 2110 Print Reading I (2) DFTG 2210 Print Reading II (2) |
13 |
| Architectural Drafting | 37 |
| DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals
Introduces architectural fundamental principles and practices associated with architectural styles and drawing. Fundamentals residential and commercial practices will be covered. Topics include: specifications and materials; architectural styles, construction drawing practices and procedures, dimensioning and scales. |
4 |
| DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling
In the Architectural 3D Modeling course, the student becomes acquainted with concepts of the software related to Parametric modeling for Architectural drafting. The student will develop the skills necessary to create 3D models and presentation/constructions drawings. |
4 |
| DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I
Prerequisite: DFTG 1125 Introduces the essential skills necessary for assessing the expected materials, labor requirements and costs for given structures or products also students will be introduced to architectural drawing skills necessary to produce a basic set of construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices. |
4 |
| DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II
Prerequisite: DFTG 1129 Continues in-depth architectural drawing practice and develops architectural design skills. Plans are designed to meet applicable codes. Topics include: material take-offs; footing and foundation; floor plans; exterior elevations; site plans; and construction drawing techniques/practices. |
4 |
| DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I
Prerequisite: DFTG 1125 Introduces commercial drawing skills necessary to produce construction drawings given floor plan information. Topics include: structural steel detailing, reflected ceiling plans, rebar detailing, and commercial construction drawings. |
4 |
| DFTG 1120Print Reading for Architectural Drawing
This course emphasizes skills in reading, producing and interpreting construction drawings and the essential techniques of basic manual drafting. Topics include: reading and measuring plans, identifying and understanding lines, symbols, dimensions, materials, schedules, specifications, sketching, drafting tools and equipment, scale and measurement, line relationships and lettering, and geometric construction concepts. |
4 |
| DFTG xxxxArchitectural and Engineering Drawing Electives (13)
Drafting Electives DFTG 2010 Engineering Graphics (4) DFTG 2130 Manual Drafting Fundamentals (2) DFTG 2020 Visualization & Graphics (3) DFTG 2300 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship III (3) DFTG 2030 Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural (4) DFTG 2040 Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical (4) DFTG 2400 Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship IV (4) DFTG 2110 Print Reading I (2) DFTG 2210 Print Reading II (2) |
13 |
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