Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook Major: Computer-Aided Drafting and Modeling, CSC

Computer-Aided Drafting and Modeling, CSC

G3 Eligible Program- Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks. 
Learn more at https://www.brightpoint.edu/training-workforce/g3.

 

PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students for entry-level jobs as drafters in the architecture, construction, manufacturing, and technology fields. This program is offered at the Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by input from local business leaders. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders. : 

CREDENTIALS:  A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

  1. Use computer-aided design software to produce accurate working drawings. 
  2. Demonstrate skills in the use of file management.
  3. Apply professional skills in one of three technical tracks:  architectural, civil terrain, or parametric modeling.

Required Courses

Course NameCredits:Semester TakenNotes
CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I Additional Course Option: CAD 201  3 credits
CAD 202 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design II

Prerequisite(s): CAD 201 or CAD 151.

3 credits

Choose 1:    3 credits

CAD 231 - Computer Aided Drafting I Architecture focus OR 3 credits
CAD 260 - Computer Applications for Surveyors and Technicians (Civil Terrain Modeling focus) OR 3 credits
CAD 235 - Applications for Additive Manufacturing (Mechanical/Parametric Modeling focus) 3 credits

Choose any 3 Technical Electives: 9 Credits

Architectural Focused Electives:

Course NameCredits:Semester TakenNotes
ARC 221 - Architectural CAD Applications Software I

Prerequisite(s): Corequisite(s): ARC 122 or divisional approval.

3 credits
ARC 222 - Architectural CAD Applications Software II

Prerequisite(s): ARC 221 / Corequisite(s) ARC 231 or divisional approval. 

3 credits
BLD 111 - Blueprint Reading and the Building Code Additional Course Options: ARC 258 (FA). 3 credits

Civil Terrain Focused Electives

Course NameCredits:Semester TakenNotes
CIV 171 - Surveying I

Prerequisite(s): Engineering Technical Mathematics or divisional approval.

3 credits
GIS 101 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology I

Prerequisite(s): Basic Computer Literacy.

3 credits
CIV 172 - Surveying II Additional Course Option: GIS 102.  Additional Course Options: GIS 102 (SP).

Prerequisite(s): CIV 171 or by permission of instructor.

3 credits

Mechanical (Parametric Modeling) Focused Electives

Course NameCredits:Semester TakenNotes
CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 credits
CAD 242 - Parametric Solid Modeling ll

Prerequisite(s): CAD 241 or instructor permission.

3 credits
MAC 150 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing

Prerequisite(s): MAC 181.

3 credits

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 18

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Students will take 3 required course options plus a combination of any 3 technical elective options to complete the minumum requirement of 18 credits. 

CAD 151 is the intoductory course for this program and should be taken in the first semester.

9 credits: The 9 elective credits can be taken from any focus category and can be combined based on availability.

3 credits: More than one course from this section can be used toward the degree. Additional courses will count toward the 9 credit electives.

Most course are only offered 1 time each year. To complete the program in 2 semester, take 3 classes per semester.

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

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