Drafting & Design Technology
Instructor:
Mr. Brad Dixon
bdixon@ccctc.edu
814-765-5308
CIP CODE: 15.1303
The Drafting & Design Technology Program prepares students for careers or continuing education in drafting, architecture, engineering and graphic design. The program is structured around a project based curriculum that is modeled from real world experiences. This allows students to see first hand what it is like to work in these professions through their first year experiences. Then in the second year students can focus on the areas that they are most interested in.
Architectural Drafting and Design
- Revit Architecture
- AutoCAD
- Residential and Commercial Building Materials
- Standard Construction Methods
- Building Codes
- Design Visualization
- Construction Drawings
- Presentation Drawings
Mechanical Drafting and Design
- Autodesk Fusion 360 and Inventor: Solid Modeling
- 3D Printing and Prototyping
- CNC designs and processes
Graphic Design
- Laser Engraving and Cutting
- CNC Router: Signs, Furniture, Building Components
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Vinyl Printer / Cutter: Stickers, T-Shirts, Souvenirs, Banners
Project Examples:
- Dream Home Design
- Laser Engraved Lamps
- Christmas Ornaments
- Sticker Designs
- Fatheads
- Restaurant Design
- 3D Prints: Rims, Engines, Phone Stands, Gear Box
- Design and Build Your Own Chair
- Design and Make Your Own T-Shirt
College Credits available in Drafting and Design from:
Pittsburgh Technical College
St. Francis University
PA Highlands Community College
Clarion University of PA
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Soar Credits
Commonwealth Technical Institute
Excelsior College
Adult Education Information
Cost:
$8,000.00 – Includes Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Building Performance Analysis, NOCTI, & OSHA Certifications, books, laptop and software to keep upon completion of program.
Estimated expenses not included in tuition:
Criminal Record Check – $22.00
Child Abuse Clearance – $13.00
Federal Criminal History Record-$23.85
$300.00 deposit that will go toward tuition
Academic Year: 9 months/900 hours
Start Date: August
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-2:30 pm
Books included in tuition:
ISBN 9781585039746
Auto Desk Inventor 2016 & Engineering Graphics
Randy H. Shih
ISBN978-1-58503-977-7
Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2016
Daniel John Stine CSI, CDT