Drafting/CAD: Technical Illustration

AOS Degree – Code #0418

Karen Young, Program Coordinator

Email address: youngkk@alfredstate.edu

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.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

• 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.

DIRECT ENTRY INTO BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM

Alfred State drafting/CAD: technical illustration graduates may enter directly into the technology management BBA degree program.

OCCUPATIONAL 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:

• Designer
• Purchaser/Sales Representative
• Checker
• Drafting Manager
• Field Service Engineer
• CAD Drafter
• Graphic Artist
• Multimedia Designer
• Commercial Artist
• Drafter

EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

Employment and transfer rate of 100 percent – 100 percent are employed.

RELATED PROGRAMS

Drafting/CAD: Model Building & Process Piping Drawing

Mechanical Design Engineering Technology

CAD/CAM Technology

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended: Algebra

A laptop computer is required for students entering this program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS

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 of using digitizing equipment.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination to operate the above.