Computer-Aided Drafting 

Associate in Applied Science Degree - DRFT.AAS.C42

The Computer-Aided Drafting curriculum is designed to develop within the student the practical skills necessary to enter the rapidly expanding field of CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting). Drafting skills are taught for various fields of expertise. Computer-Aided Drafting graduates are generally prepared to enter computer-aided drafting programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.

Computer-Aided Drafting Core (13 courses)
Credit hours: 47

  • * DRFT 2114 - AutoCAD I
  • * DRFT 2124 - AutoCAD II
  • * DRFT 2134 - AutoCAD III
  • * DRFT 2164 - Mechanical Drafting with Inventor
  • * DRFT 2414 - Architectural Drafting with Revit
  • CNST 1413 - Introduction to Building Construction
  • * CNST 1444 - Surveying with Civil Applications
  • * COSC 1341 - PowerPoint
  • COSC 1513 - Introduction to Information Processing
  • DSGN 1113 - Digital Photography
  • DSGN 1213 - Photoshop Digital Imaging
  • DSGN 1123 - Introduction to Web Design
  • ELTR  1402 - Industrial Safety
  • MCHN 1214 - Machine Tool I
  • MCHN 1311 - Precision Measurement

General Education (5 courses)
Credit hours: 16

Complete all four sub-requirements:

  1. Communications1 - 6 credit hours
    • * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
    • * BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
  2. Mathematics2 course - 3 credit hours
    • * MATH 1123 - Technical Mathematics II
  3. Physical Science course - 4 credit hours
    • * PSCI 1514 - Introduction to Physical Science
  4. Social Science course - 3 credit hours
    • * SOCY 2513 - Sociology

Technical Elective (1-3 courses)
Credit hours: 3

CHOOSE THREE (3) credit hours of technical electives. Any course from the prefixes AIRC, AUTO, CNST, COSC, DSGN, ELTR, MCHN and WELD may be selected.

MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION – 66

*Course has prerequisite.

1For transfer students, a higher level English course may be substituted.

2For transfer students, a higher level mathematics course may be substituted.

Computer-Aided Drafting A.A.S. — Suggested course sequence

Fall
* DRFT 2114 4 cr. hrs.
* DSGN 1113 3 cr. hrs.
CNST 1413 3 cr. hrs.
COSC 1513 3 cr. hrs.

Spring
* DRFT 2124 4 cr. hrs.
* ENGL 1413 3 cr. hrs.
* MATH 1123 3 cr. hrs.
DSGN 1213 3cr. hrs.
MCHN 1214 4 cr. hrs.
MCHN 1311 1 cr. hrs.

Fall
* DRFT 2134 4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2414 4 cr. hrs.
* DSGN 1123 3 cr. hrs.
* ELTR 1402 2 cr. hrs.
* PSCI 1514 4 cr. hrs.

Spring
* DRFT 2164 4 cr. hrs.
* BSNS 1603 3 cr. hrs.
* CNST 1444 4 cr. hrs.
* COSC 1341 1 cr. hrs.
* SOCY 2513 3 cr. hrs.
Technical elective 3 cr. hrs.

Additional Program Information

A transfer agreement with at least one four-year college or university exists for this A.A.S. program. Students should consult an advisor for more information.

Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting - C96E

The Computer-Aided Drafting certificate curriculum is designed to develop within the student the practical skills necessary for entry into the rapidly expanding field of computer-aided drafting (CAD). Drafting skills are taught for various fields of expertise.

This certificate is a gainful employment program and KCC is required to provide cost, completion and occupation information about it.

Required courses: (5 courses)
Credit hours: 20

  • * DRFT 2114 - AutoCAD I
  • * DRFT 2124 - AutoCAD II
  • * DRFT 2134 - AutoCAD III
  • * DRFT 2164 - Mechanical Drafting with Inventor Technical Illustration
  • * DRFT 2414 - Architectural Drafting with Revit

*Course has prerequisite.

Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate — Suggested course sequence

Fall
* DRFT 2114 4 cr. hrs.

Spring
* DRFT 2124 4 cr. hrs.

Fall
* DRFT 2134 4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2414 4 cr. hrs.

Spring
* DRFT 2164 4 cr. hrs.

Certificate options in Computer-Aided Drafting

It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses, which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the field of Computer-Aided Drafting. The student may submit a written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program

Two of these certificate options are gainful employment programs and KCC is required to provide cost, completion and occupation information about them.

Suggested course sequences

Technical Drafting (8 hours)
Curriculum code: C96A

* DRFT 2114 - AutoCAD I 4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2124 - AutoCAD II 4 cr. hrs.

Mechanical Drafting (16 hours)
Curriculum code: C96B
* DRFT 2114 - AutoCAD I 4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2124 - AutoCAD II 4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2134 - AutoCAD III 4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2164 - Mechanical Drafting with Inventor 4 cr. hrs.

Architectural Drafting (16 hours)
Curriculum code: C96C
* DRFT 2114 - AutoCAD I 4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2124 - AutoCAD II 4 cr. hrs.
* DRFT 2414 - Architectural Drafting with Revit 4 cr. hrs.

*Course has prerequisite.