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Architectural Drafting Certificate
Program Available at:
- Eastfield
- Mountain View
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College CADD webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Computer Aided Design and Drafting.
It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Architectural Drafting Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate program prepares a student to become certified as an entry-level CADD operator specializing in architectural drafting and design. Jobs performed would include the proficient use of the AutoCAD software in creating drawings to architectural specification and identifying construction methods and materials used in building design. Courses that complete this certificate and the Architectural Drafting Occupational Skills Award (OSA) are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
DFTG 1315 – Architectural Blueprint Reading This course has architecture-based coursework. (Course applies to OSA)
DFTG 1417 – Architectural Drafting-Residential
DFTG 1409 – Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (Course applies to OSA)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative Education course, if applicable.
Total Hours: 11
SEMESTER 2
CHOOSE ONE:
- DFTG 2380 – Cooperative Education-Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General OR
- TECHNICAL ELECTIVE* (one course)
DFTG 2428 – Architectural Drafting-Commercial This is the capstone course for this award. (Course applies to OSA)
* Technical Elective—must be selected from the following: DFTG 1330, DFTG 1391, DFTG 2300 (required for OSA), DFTG 2321, DFTG 2323
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- After reviewing your program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Computer-Aided Design and Drafting-Architectural Drafting Certificate and the Architectural Drafting Occupational Skills Award.
- Sign up for Commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 7
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS