The mission of the Drafting and Design Technology program is to provide students an opportunity to obtain board and computer drafting skills needed for employment and career advancement. The Drafting program provides a safe and healthy environment for learning, encourages students to become critical thinkers, and attempts to establish a relationship with students and employers that promote upgrading skills for advancement in their drafting career.
In this program, students learn the board and computer drafting skills needed for structural, architectural, civil/surveying, electrical, machine/manufacturing, piping, and materials drafting. Coursework covers computer-aided drafting, drawing, design, computer technology, and drafting theory. Available at the Main Campus in Lake Charles.
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||||
| CADD 1101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| DRFT 1101 | Drafting Fundamentals | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 1102 | Geometric Construction | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 1103 | Pictorial/Working Drawing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 1104 | Machine Drawing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 15 | ||||
| Semester 2 | ||||
| CADD 1201 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| DRFT 1201 | Section Drawing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 1205 | Measurements & Materials | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 2301 | Architecture I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 14 | ||||
| Semester 3 | ||||
| DRFT 2401 | Architecture II | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DRFT 2402 | Civil/Surveying | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| DRFT 2303 | Machines/Manufacturing | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DRFT 2304 | Piping | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 15 | ||||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| DRFT 2305 | Structural/Strength of Material | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DRFT 2302 | Electrical & Electronics | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DRFT 2404 | Specialization | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| AAS – Drafting and Design Technology (60) | 16 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1320 | |||
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CADD 1101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| DRFT 1101 | Drafting Fundamentals | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 1102 | Geometric Construction | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 1103 | Pictorial/Working Drawing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 1104 | Machine Drawing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CADD 1201 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| DRFT 1201 | Section Drawing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 1205 | Measurements & Materials | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| DRFT 2301 | Architecture I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CTS - Engineering Aide (23) | 23 | |||
| DRFT 2401 | Architecture II | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DRFT 2402 | Civil/Surveying | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| DRFT 2303 | Machines/Manufacturing | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CTS - Entry Level Drafter (32) | 9 | |||
| DRFT 2305 | Structural/Strength of Material | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DRFT 2302 | Electrical & Electronics | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DRFT 2304 | Piping | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| DRFT 2404 | Specialization | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| TD - Drafting and Design Technician (45) | 13 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1095 |
CIP Code: 151301
Program Type: Associate of Applied Science
Program Length: 60 Semester Credits
| Year | AAS Level | % AAS Level | Diploma Level | % Diploma Level | CTS Level | % CTS Level | TCA Level | % TCA Level | Grand Total | % Grand Total | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 17 | 24.64% | 3 | 4.35% | 10 | 14.49% | 9 | 13.04% | 39 | 56.52% | 69 |
| 2017-2018 | 19 | 25.33% | 2 | 2.67% | 17 | 22.67% | 5 | 6.67% | 43 | 57.33% | 75 |
| 2016-2017 | 13 | 17.33% | 1 | 1.33% | 25 | 33.33% | 11 | 14.67% | 50 | 66.67% | 75 |
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3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
(337) 421-6565
(800) 256-0483
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Title IX Officer
Candy Parker
(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483
3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615
ADA Officer
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(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483
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