Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting
Degree level:
Associate
You’ve always known you had a desire to build things.
It’s time to turn that desire into a career with an associate degree in computer-aided design/architectural drafting. In this program, you’ll master the computer software necessary to prepare drawings commonly used in the building industry. You’ll also receive training on recent releases of industry-standard computer-aided design applications, as well as a theoretical background that includes mathematics, communications skills and career management techniques. And with practical lab projects and a learn-by-doing environment, you’ll have the opportunity to immediately begin putting your knowledge into practice. Our industry-experienced faculty will mentor you to make sure you’re prepared to enter into your career with the entry-level skills necessary to begin working in the drafting field as an architectural drafter, CAD drafter, structural drafter or auto CAD professional.
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Course Information
A computer-aided design/architectural drafting degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:
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Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Apply skills essential to success within the field of computer-aided drafting and design. Demonstrate an understanding of both commercial and residential architectural concepts and principles
- Demonstrate an understanding of both commercial and residential architectural concepts and principles
- Apply the foundational skills necessary to prepare for the AutoDesk® AutoCAD®, AutoCAD® Architecture, AutoCAD® Civil 3D®, Autodesk® Inventor™, and Revit® Architecture certifications.*
Locations offering the associate degree in
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting
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California Colorado Georgia |
Illinois Texas Virginia |
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable test/exams.
Where could your Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Degree take you?
Take a look at a few of the career paths that might be yours with an associate degree in computer-aided design/architectural drafting from Westwood College.
Architectural Drafter
- Create detailed scale drawings used in construction
- Create preliminary drawings from architect, engineer and designer sketches during design development
- Produce production drawings including working sets with all the details for the actual construction
CAD Drafter
- Draw detailed and scaled drawings using computer software
- Prepare electronic layouts, charts, detailed scale drawings and material and equipment requirements from sketches, specifications and standard layouts provided by customers, consultants and/or departmental contacts
- Review and manipulate electronic files received from consultants and departmental contacts for revisions and submittals
Structural Drafter
- Assist engineers with the production of detailed construction sets
- Aid in specific construction projects focusing on both commercial and residential construction
- Design and create the graphics that accompany text, convert photographs and illustrations into digital images and manipulate the text and images to display information in reader-friendly formats
- Design page layouts, develop presentations and advertising campaigns and execute color separation of pictures and graphics material
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Jose Davalos
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting
Inland Empire Campus - May 2008
Cecil Fuller
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Inland Empire Campus - May 2008
Raymond Gomez
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Inland Empire Campus - May 2008
Tom Hecker
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Interior Design Graduate
Denver North Campus - March 2009
Bruce Karlsson
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Anaheim Campus - July 2008
Rae Lilly
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Houston South Campus - March 2009
Charles Marvin
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Dallas Campus - December 2008
Thang Nguyen
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Houston South Campus - July 2009
Brian Santi
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Chicago Loop Campus - March 2008
Julia Sarmiento
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Houston South Campus - October 2009
Rebecca Scott
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Atlanta Midtown Campus - December 2008
Joe Witowski
Computer-Aided Design/Architectural Drafting Graduate
Chicago Loop Campus - May 2008
Westwood has prepared our computer-aided design graduates for careers with employers such as:
| 7-Eleven, Inc. | Hutchinson Design Group |
| ACS Industries | International Construction Data, Inc. |
| Aztec Design & Build | JN Structural Engineering |
| CDC Architecture | Kinder Morgan Engineering and Conveying |
| CH2M Hill | Kinetic Solutions LLC |
| Climatec | ME Engineering |
| G.E. Construction | Northrop Grumman Corporation |
| Georgia Power Company | Precision Surveyors |
| Home Depot | Ryland Homes |
*Westwood College must track the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This list is a taken from a compilation of employers of Westwood College graduates from each region from June 2007 to June 2008. This is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.
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