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Drafting/CAD-Technical Illustration

Application Code: 
0418
Degree Received: 
Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS)
Academic Department: 
Computerized Design and Manufacturing
Description: 

Students enrolled in the technical illustration curriculum will enhance their drafting/CAD skills for various graphic publications.

Assignments apply 2D or 3D computer methods to create print-ready publications utilizing isometric exploded illustrations for instructions, Web sites, and pictorial graphic presentations.

Graduates can explore career paths and build their skills in drafting/CAD and technical illustration areas.

A laptop computer is required for students entering the drafting/CAD-technical illustration program. See laptop specifications.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

 Recommended: math A (algebra)

Technical Standards:

  • Must be able to visually read computer monitor
  • Must be capable to use digitizing equipment
Accreditation/Certification: 

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.

Features & Facilities: 
  • Allows students to combine interests in drafting with skills in technical art or design
  • Flat bed scanner
  • Corel Draw
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Digital camera
Graduation Requirements: 

A student must successfully complete all courses in the prescribed four-semester program and earn a minimum cumulative index of 2.0, which is equivalent to a "C" average. Students are also required to have earned grades of "C" or better in technical calculations I & II.

(Articulation is available in this area.)

Career Opportunities: 

The occupational opportunities are unique in the drafting/CAD-technical illustration program, as the graduate has an opportunity for employment as an entry level technical illustrator as well as opportunities in CAD occupations such as:

  • Drafter
  • Designer
  • Purchaser/Sales Representative
  • Checker
  • Drafting Manager
  • Field Service Engineer
  • CAD Drafter
  • Graphic Artist
  • Multi-Media Designer
  • Commercial Artist
Typical Semester Layout: 

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 xxx5 Technical Elective 5
DCAD 2305 Welding Drawings
 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 Unigraphics 3
      18
Fourth Semester credits
DCAD 4335 CNC Machine Program’g 5
DCAD xxx5 Technical Elective 5
DCAD 4125 Process Piping I 5
DCAD 4003 Senior Project 3
      18
Second Semester Electives
DCAD 2805 Drafting for Res Construction 5
DCAD 4155 Technical Illustration I 5
Fourth Semester Electives
DCAD 4225 Process Piping II* 5
DCAD 4155 Technical Illustration I 5
DCAD 2805 Drafting for Res Contruction 5
DCAD 4900 Industrial Application 5
*Prerequisite:DCAD 4125 process piping I
Employment and Transfer Report
Employment and Transfer Rate: 
100%
Employment and Transfer Survey Details: 
Survey Details200620072008
Receiving Degrees 9
 5
 7
Responding to Survey 8 (89%) 5 (100%) 2 (29%)
Employed 5 (62%) 5 (100%) 1 (50%)
Employed in Field -- 4 (80%) 1 (100%)
Transfered 2 (25%) -- 1 (50%)
Unemployed & Seeking Employment -- -- --
Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment 1 (13%) --
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Employment and Transfer Salary Information: 

Average annual salary for ASC graduates - $39,000 (1 respondent)

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