Computer-Aided Design Specialist CSC

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PURPOSE

The rapidly evolving field of computer technology has had a dramatic impact on the architectural/engineering professions. The Computer-Aided Design Specialist Career Studies Certificate was created to meet the contemporary graphic needs of architectural and industrial design firms. This program provides the student with thorough training in two-and three-dimensional computer graphics, including studies in visualization and animation.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES

CAD Technician
Presentation (Rendering) Graphics Specialist
CAD Manager

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Training in two- and three-dimensional computer graphics
Studies in visualization and animation

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General college curricular admission

Curriculum:

Courses should be taken in the order listed.

ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy Credit Hours: 3
DRF 231 - Computer-Aided Drafting I Credit Hours: 3
DRF 232 - Computer-Aided Drafting II Credit Hours: 3
ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Applications Software I Credit Hours: 3
ARC 222 - Architectural CAD Applications Software II Credit Hours: 3
ARC 258 - Building Codes, Contract Documents, and Professional Office Practices Credit Hours: 3
Approved Elective
ARC 201 - History of Modern Architecture Credit Hours: 3 or
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3 or
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology Credit Hours: 3 or
PHI 220 - Ethics Credit Hours: 3 or
ARC 297 - Cooperative Education in Architecture Credit Hours: 3

Total: 21 Credit Hours

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