Drafting and Computer
Drafting Technology
The Drafting and Computer Drafting Technology
program prepares an individual to work as a drafter
by providing in-depth knowledge of drafting
principles as well as computer-aided drafting.
The program is designed to prepare students
to work in the major fields of technology,
including electrical, architectural, mechanical,
manufacturing, surveying and structural. They
will compile detailed drawings based on
rough sketches, specifications and
calculations made by engineers, architects
and designers.
This daytime program is especially suitable
for those who have a special interest or
talent for spatial visualization, but do
not want an extensive coverage
of advanced mathematics or physics.
Summit College
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Today you can choose from approximately
40 associate degree programs, 12
bachelor’s degree programs, many
certificate programs and professional
development opportunities.
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programs and 100 certificate
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The Department of
Engineering and Science Technology
330-972-7051 • Schrank South 123
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Drafting and
Computer Drafting
Technology
SAMPLE COURSES
• Technical Drawing I & II - TDI coverage includes lettering and proper use of drawing instruments; freehand
sketching; geometric construction, orthographic projection,
auxiliary views, sections and pictorials. TDII coursework will
include dimensioning; limits and tolerances; geometric
tolerancing; threads and fasteners; working drawings, with
computer applications and introductory descriptive geometry.
• Drafting Design Problems - Introductory course in
basic concepts in engineering technology computations
that includes a study of technical terminology and
applied mathematics.
• Electrical and Electronic Drafting - Drafting
fundamentals, terms and symbols required for
electrical, electronics and instrumentation drawings.
Included are interconnecting diagrams, PC boards,
and architectural and industrial plans.
• Structural Drafting - Duties of the structural
draftsperson, in preparation of detailed working
drawings for steel and concrete, are covered, with
an emphasis on portrayal, dimensions, and notes on
a working drawing.
• Architectural Drafting - Focus is on drawing
• Surveying Drafting - Drafting procedures, techniques
and tools required for the various phases of survey office
work will be covered. Projects include topographic maps,
plan and profile drawings, and cross-section drawings.
• Advanced Drafting - Principles of descriptive geometry
• Drafting Technology Project - Selected topics
applied to practical problems pertaining to the civil and
mechanical fields of technology; intersections and
developments with applications to HVAC and the
packaging industry.
fundamentals, terminology, and symbols for
developing a set of basic construction plans and
details, and will include presentation drawings and
interior/exterior planning.
on subject areas of interest in drafting technology.
ACADEMIC OPTIONS
• Computer Aided Drawing I & II - Drafting procedures
and techniques used for creating drawings using AutoCAD
software. CAD I topics include basic components, drawing,
editing, dimensioning, layers, text, blocks, plotting and
hatch. CAD II covers 3D modeling using Autodesk Inventor
and SolidWorks.
• Mechanical Systems Drafting - Drawing
fundamentals and terminology of welding, gears,
cams, piping, sheet metal and fluid power drawings.
Associate degree:
• Drafting and Computer Drafting Technology
69 credits
Certificate:
• Drafting and Computer Drafting
18 credits