Drafting/CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting)
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The drafting/CAD (computer-aided drafting) program provides students with the CAD skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in a wide variety of industries.
During the first year, students focus on gaining a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of CAD drafting, tolerancing, manufacturing processes, and mathematics.
The senior year is devoted to a specific drafting/CAD discipline which the student selects: model building & process piping or technical illustration.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the drafting/CAD program. See laptop specifications.
- Demonstrate proper visualization in various views of three-dimensional object by producing a multi-view drawing.
- Identify, select and apply the sectional view that is appropriate to show interior features for dimensioning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes, shop terminology and machine operations.
- Calculate and apply tolerancing and the relationship between mating parts on assembly drawings.
- Through calculation, select various appropriate purchased parts for diverse applications.
- Apply the current welding processes and generate weldment drawings using industrial standards.
- Illustrate various exploded isometric drawing methods using standard technical practical applications.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of architectural drafting to complete a set of drawings.
- Solve practical drafting-related problems using accepted mathematical applications.
Recommended: Algebra
Applicants in any of the drafting/CAD programs must meet the following physical requirements: -Must be able to visually read computer monitor or laptop. -Must be capable to use digitizing equipment. -Must have good hand/eye coordination to operate the above.
All drafting/CAD programs are certified by the ADDA (American Design and Drafting Association). Independently from Alfred State College, all students will have several opportunities to obtain national certification as qualified entry-level drafters by successful completion of the ADDA Exam.
- Provides students with the traditional drafting and CAD skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in a wide variety of industries
- AUTOCAD 2008 INVENTOR, Unigraphics Nx4
Students are required to earn a grade of "C" or higher in technical calculations I and II (DCAD 1053 & DCAD 2063) to be eligible for graduation. (Articulation is available in this area.) Articulation agreements are also available for 2805 drafting for residential construction.
- Mechanical Drafter
- Controls Drafter
- Drafting Manager
- Field or Service Engineer
- CAD Operator
- Designer
- Mechanical Designer
- Parts Analyst
- Sales Representative
Upon successful completion of this program,students may continue in Alfred State's BBA program in technology management.
Alfred State drafting/CAD graduates may enter directly into the technology management BBA degree program.
All students on the School of Applied Technology Campus at Wellsville spend a total of six hours in class each day. In the Computerized Design and Manufacturing Department, approximately one-to-two hours each day are spent in a classroom lecture-type setting and the remaining four-to-five hours of the day are used to complete many exciting, industrial-type assignments in laptop drafting labs.
Students attend class from approximately 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., five days a week. As a result of this full schedule, the student will experience a total of 450 drafting hours in each semester.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD | 1205 | Intro to Ind Dftg | 5 |
| DCAD | 1305 | Industrial Drafting I | 5 |
| DCAD | 1405 | Industrial Drafting II | 5 |
| DCAD | 1053 | Technical Calculations I | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD | 2205 | Industrial Drafting III | 5 |
| DCAD | 2305 | Welding Drawing | 5 |
| DCAD | xxx5 | Technical Elective | 5 |
| DCAD | 2063 | Technical Calculations II | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD | 3024 | Layout & Detail | 4 |
| DCAD | 3044 | Fluid Power | 4 |
| DCAD | 3104 | Advanced Mech Layout | 4 |
| DCAD | 3023 | GD&T | 3 |
| DCAD | 2053 | Intro to Unigraphs | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD | 4125 | Process Piping I | 5 |
| DCAD | xxx5 | Technical Elective | 5 |
| DCAD | 4335 | CNC Machine Program'g | 5 |
| DCAD | 4003 | Senior Project | 3 |
| 18 | |||
| Second Semester Electives | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD | 2805 | Draft'g for Res Construction | 5 |
| DCAD | 4155 | Technical Illustration | 5 |
| Fourth Semester Electives | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DCAD | 4225 | Process Piping II* | 5 |
| DCAD | 4155 | Technical Illustration | 5 |
| DCAD | 2805 | Draft'g for Res Construction | 5 |
| DCAD | 4900 | Industrial Application | 5 |
*Prerequisite: DCAD 4125 process piping I
