Drafting Technology Diploma Program

DT12 - 201412

Program Description

The 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.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on space and course availability

Program Length and Availability

3 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 11 Hours

DFTG 1015Practical Math/Drafting Tech

3

Or

MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3

 

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

Choose a Specialization – Total of 27 Hours

Mechanical Drafting Specialization

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Drawing

4

DFTG 1107Adv. Dimensioning/Sect. Views

4

DFTG 1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Dev.

4

DFTG 1111Fasteners

4

DFTG 1113Assembly Drawings

4

Mechanical Drafting Electives – Choose 7 Hours
COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II

4

DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I

4

DFTG 2010Engineering Graphics

4

DFTG 2020Visualization & Graphics

3

DFTG 2030Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural

4

DFTG 2040Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical

4

DFTG 2110Print Reading I

2

DFTG 2120Print Reading for Architecture

3

DFTG 2130Manual Drafting Fundamentals

2

DFTG 2210Print Reading II

2

DFTG 2300Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship III

3

DFTG 2400Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship IV

4

DFTG 2500Drafting Exit Review

3

DFTG 2600Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship VI

6

MGMT 1125Business Ethics

3

MGMT 2155Quality Management Principles

3

MGMT 2210Project Management

3

Architectural Drafting Specialization

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II

4

DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I

4

Architectural Drafting Electives – Choose 7 Hours
COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Drawing

4

DFTG 1107Adv. Dimensioning/Sect. Views

4

DFTG 1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Dev.

4

DFTG 1111Fasteners

4

DFTG 1113Assembly Drawings

4

DFTG 2010Engineering Graphics

4

DFTG 2020Visualization & Graphics

3

DFTG 2030Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural

4

DFTG 2040Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical

4

DFTG 2110Print Reading I

2

DFTG 2120Print Reading for Architecture

3

DFTG 2130Manual Drafting Fundamentals

2

DFTG 2210Print Reading II

2

DFTG 2300Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship III

3

DFTG 2400Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship IV

4

DFTG 2500Drafting Exit Review

3

DFTG 2600Drafting Technology Practicum/Internship VI

6

MGMT 1125Business Ethics

3

MGMT 2155Quality Management Principles

3

MGMT 2210Project Management

3

Total Credit Hours: 46

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 46 hours in the above areas.

Graduation Plan -Diploma in Drafting Technology (Mechanical Specialization)

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

DFTG 11053D Mechanical Drawing

4

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Total Credit Hours:15

ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Semester Two

DFTG 2040Advanced 3D Modeling Mechanical

4

DFTG 1107Adv. Dimensioning/Sect. Views

4

DFTG 1111Fasteners

4

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Total Credit Hours:15

MATH 1012 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Semester Three

Apply for Graduation

DFTG 1109Auxiliary Views/Surface Dev.

4

DFTG 1113Assembly Drawings

4

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

Mechanical Drafting Elective

3

 

Choose One:

DFTG 1015Practical Math/Drafting Tech

3

Or

MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3

Total Credit Hours:16

MCHT 1013 - Pre-Req: MATH 1012 or higher

Total Credit Hours: 46

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

Graduation Plan - Diploma in Drafting Technology (Architectural Specialization)

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One

DFTG 1101CAD Fundamentals

4

DFTG 1103Multiview/Basic Dimensioning

4

DFTG 1125Architectural Fundamentals

4

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Total Credit Hours:15

ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Semester Two

DFTG 1127Architectural 3D Modeling

4

DFTG 1129Residential Drawing I

4

DFTG 2030Advanced 3D Modeling Architectural

4

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Total Credit Hours:15

MATH 1012 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Semester Three

Apply for Graduation

DFTG 1133Commercial Drawing I

4

DFTG 1131Residential Drawing II

4

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

Architectural Drafting Elective

3

 

Choose One:

DFTG 1015Practical Math/Drafting Tech

3

Or

MCHT 1013Machine Tool Math

3

Total Credit Hours:16

MCHT 1013 - Pre-Req: MATH 1012 or higher

Total Credit Hours: 46

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.