This nationally recognized, American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) accredited instructional program prepares students in the areas of: planning, preparing and interpreting mechanical, architectural, structural, civil GPS, electrical/electronic, topographic, piping, tool and die, and other drawings. The program will provide instruction in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) techniques using the latest versions of Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Solidworks, and Google Sketchup software packages. Students will develop the use of reproduction materials, equipment and processes, development of detailed drawings and 3D solid modeling. This program meets industry standards through curriculum, professional development and state-of-the-art equipment. Students complete an architectural house project, which includes working drawings, specifications, 3-dimensional perspective modeling, and a physical scale model. Each student develops a professional portfolio and the program is designed for students who plan to pursue an associate or baccalaureate degree in architecture or engineering.