2019-2020 College Catalog

Drafting Technology Diploma

Program Description (Major Code: DT12)

The Atlanta Technical College Drafting Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the drafting field, such as drafter, CAD operator or Civil Tech 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.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

General Education Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Select one of the following

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

Occupational Courses (14 Credits)

COMP 1000Intro to Computers

3

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Technical Drawing I

4

Select one of the following (3 Credits)

DFTG 1015Practical Geom&Trig-Drafting

3

MATH 1015Geometry and Trigonometry

3

MCHT 1013

3

Select one of the following Specializations (24 Credits)

Architectural Drafting Specialization

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1127Architechtural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II

4

DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I

4

XXXX XXXX Guided Elective

4

Mechanical Drafting Specialization

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Modeling

4

DFTG 1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Dev

4

DFTG 1107Adv Dimenisioning/Sec Review

4

DFTG 1111Fasteners

4

DFTG 1113Assembly Drawings

4

XXXX XXXX Guided Elective

4

Total Credit Hours: 49

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $6,768