Drafting and Design Technology

3 Year Program

Drafting and Design Technology

About This Course

Drafting & Design provides students with a thorough technical knowledge of the principal methods by which Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) operators, draftspersons, technicians, and designers communicate with those who fabricate material. The course stresses the relationship between theory and practice. Students learn application of principles that provide entry level skills and “hands-on” experiences with CADD. The course concentrates on communication, leadership skills, positive work attitude, self-discipline and safety. All this aids the students’ transition to the world of work or college. Articulation agreements with area colleges provide proficient students with advanced placement credits.

Upon graduation, the Drafting student is well-equipped with the basic knowledge and skills to be employed at an entry-level position in the drafting and design field. Alternatively, graduates can continue training in drafting or engineering at a college or technical school. The re-industrialization of America will lead to an increase in the demand for drafting and design graduates with CADD experience.

Course Details

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Program Sequence

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Program of Study

Certificates Earned

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OSHA Certification

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Pennsylvania Skills Certificate

Course Content

CADD: Mechanical I, Architectural I, Solid Modeling
Tools & Equipment
Lettering
Engineering Procedures
Geometric Constructions
Drawings: Multi View, Pictorial Developments, Sections & Convention, Auxiliary Views, Descriptive Geometry
Dimensioning (Basic & Advanced)
Manufacturing Processes
Precision Measurements
3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping

Recommended Skills and High School Courses

The next generation of Drafting and Design graduates:

Have average to above average spatial, numerical and mechanical aptitude
Have average aptitude in verbal & abstract reasoning, space relations and spelling
Have completed Algebra 1 with an A or B
Are able to concentrate for a long period of time of 2 or more hours
Have creativity, imagination and orderly work habits
Have a willingness to learn & good problem-solving skills
Are patient

Career Pathways

This list is to help guide students in their career planning. This list is not complete and we challenge students to use their 天美传媒 training to find the perfect career goals to match their specific strengths and interests.

Draftsman/Detailer
Junior Designer
Blueprint Reader
Mechanical Engineer*
Landscape Designer*
Aerospace Draftsman/Detailer*
Aerospace Engineer*
Civil Engineer*
Roller Coaster Engineer*
Modeling Draftsman

* Requires post-secondary training and/or education.

Articulation Agreements

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

John Brown

Drafting and Design

Ext. 227

jbrown@crawfordctc.org

Who is Mr. Brown?: Mr. Brown has been the Drafting and Design teacher since 2011. Prior to teaching he worked in the drafting field for over 20 years perfecting his skills. He is a graduate of the former Crawford County AVTS Drafting program. He has been trained in areas including cutting tools, automated machinery, plastic injection molding, and diecast molding. He is well versed with traditional drafting on a drawing board as well as 2D computer aided drafting and 3D solid modeling.

Favorite Part of Teaching: Mr. Brown鈥檚 favorite part of teaching is being able to see the transition of new students as they progress through the program and become able to take on projects independently using their skills.

Outside of School: When Mr. Brown is not teaching, he dabbles in many different hobbies. A few of his favorites include: online gaming, hobby electronics, woodworking, motorcycle riding, and model rockets.