Dino Laury, Chairperson
(585) 286-4613 (VP), dino@mail.rit.edu
Program overview
People who work in computer aided drafting technology use their skills to create two- and three-dimensional drawings on the computer. These drawings are used to visually represent buildings, bridges, canals, and houses. Computer aided drafting operators (technicians) take the sketches of an engineer, architect, or designer and produce a set of technical drawings.
In addition to a strong emphasis on computer aided drafting, the major gives students a background in mathematics, building systems, construction regulations, site utilities, and materials and methods used in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
On-the-job responsibilities
Graduates will enter businesses and industries that need technical employees with skills in computer aided drafting technology and a broad knowledge of applications and procedures. Graduates will work in architectural, engineering, or construction firms creating engineering drawings.
Places of employment
Graduates of this major will find work in a variety of settings, including engineering firms, government agencies, and architectural and construction firms. Positions for which graduates qualify include drafters/technicians for architectural, highway design, and civil environments.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of a sampling experience either through the Summer Vestibule Program or an equivalent career exploration course is a prerequisite, as are the following:
English: Placement into Career English I (NENG-212) or above. Students successfully completing an AOS degree typically enter with reading scores equivalent to 8.0 on the California Reading Test.
Mathematics: Placement into Integrated Algebra (NMTH-212) or a higher-level course. Typically, students entering this major will have completed at least three years of high school mathematics.
Science: Placement into Physics of Matter (NSCI-154) or a higher-level course. Typically, students entering this major will have completed at least three years of high school science. High school physics would be beneficial.
Curriculum
Computer aided drafting technology, AOS degree, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| NCAD-112 | Computing Tools for ET | 3 |
| NCAD-150 | Engineering Graphics in AEC | 3 |
| NENG-212 | NTID LAS Foundation: Career English I | 3 |
| NMTH-212 | NTID LAS Foundation: Integrated Algebra | 3 |
| NCAR-100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| NCAD-170 | Construction CAD I | 3 |
| NCAD-108 | Data Collection and Analysis | 3 |
| NCAD-180 | Civil Technology Graphics | 3 |
| NMTH-220 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| NENG-213 | NTID LAS Foundation: Career English II | 3 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| NCAD-220 | Construction CAD II | 3 |
| NCAD-255 | Construction Materials and Methods I | 3 |
| NCAD-275 | Principles of Structural Systems | 3 |
| NSCI-154 | NTID LAS Perspective: Physics of Matter | 3 |
| NCAD-201 | Job Search Process for CADT | 3 |
| NCAD-230 | Construction CAD III | 3 |
| NCAD-265 | Construction Materials and Methods II | 3 |
| NCAD-285 | MEP Systems | 3 |
| NCAD-280 | GIS Fundamentals | 3 |
| NCAD-299 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| NCAD-240 | Advanced Construction CAD | 3 |
| NCAD-250 | Presentation Graphics | 3 |
| Professional/Technical Elective‡ | 3 | |
| NTID LAS Perspective† | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 67 | |
Please see the NTID General Education Curriculum-Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing associate degrees are required to complete one Wellness course.
† NTID LAS Perspective course may be from any of these three Perspective categories: ASL-Deaf Cultural Studies; Communication, Social and Global Awareness; and Creative and Innovative Exploration.
‡ Choose one from the following list of courses, or another course by departmental approval, Principles of Design and Color (NAIS-120), Raster and Vector Graphics (NAIS-130), Scenic and Lighting Technology (NHSS-223), Materials of Construction w/ Lab (CVET-140, 141), Surveying w/ Lab (CVET-160, 161), Theatre Practicum (NHSS-248-02 and HHSS-248-08). Permission required for CVET-140, 141 and CVET-160, 161.
Quarter Curriculum - For Reference Only
Effective fall 2013, RIT converted its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. The following content has been made available as reference only. Currently matriculated students who began their academic programs in quarters should consult their academic adviser for guidance and course selection.
Program overview
People who work in computer aided drafting technology use their skills to create two- and three-dimensional drawings on the computer. These drawings are used to visually represent buildings, bridges, canals, and houses. Computer-aided drafting operators (technicians) take the sketches of an engineer, architect, or designer and produce a set of technical drawings.
In addition to a strong emphasis on computer-aided drafting, the program gives students a background in mathematics, building systems, construction regulations, site utilities, and materials and methods used in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
On-the-job responsibilities
Graduates will enter businesses and industries that need technical employees with skills in computer-aided drafting technology and a broad knowledge of applications and procedures. Graduates will work in architectural, engineering, or construction firms creating engineering drawings.
Places of employment
Graduates of this program will find work in a variety of settings, including engineering firms, government agencies, and architectural and construction firms. Positions for which graduates qualify include drafters/technicians for architectural, highway design, and civil environments.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of a sampling experience either through the Summer Vestibule Program or an equivalent career exploration course is a prerequisite, as are the following:
English: Placement into English level C or above. Students successfully completing an AOS degree typically enter with reading scores equivalent to 8.0 on the California Reading Test.
Mathematics: Placement into Foundations of Algebra (0884-180) or a higher-level course. Typically, students entering this program will have completed at least three years of high school mathematics.
Science: Placement into Physics of Matter (0885-154) or a higher-level course. Typically, students entering this program will have completed at least three years of high school science. High school physics would be beneficial.
Curriculum
Semester conversion
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. Each program and its associated courses have been sent to the New York State Department of Education for approval of the semester plan. For reference, the following charts illustrate the typical course sequence for this program in both quarters and semesters. Students should consult their academic advisers with questions regarding planning and course selection.
Computer aided drafting technology, AOS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0813-220 | Engineering Fundamentals | 4 |
| 0890-212 | Computing Tools for Engineering Technology | 4 |
| 0884-180 | Foundations of Algebra | 4 |
| 0887-200 | Freshman Seminar | 2 |
| English Level C | 12 | |
| 0813-222 | Manufacturing Processes | 4 |
| 0890-214 | CAD Applications in Engineering Technology | 4 |
| 0884-212 | Integrated Algebra | 4 |
| 0890-210 | Construction CAD I | 4 |
| 0890-208 | A/E/C Measuring Systems | 2 |
| 0885-154 | Physics of Matter | 3 |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0890-220, 230 | Construction CAD II, III | 8 |
| 0890-255, 265 | Construction Materials and Methods I, II | 6 |
| Humanities* | 3 | |
| 0884-220 | Elements of Trigonometry | 4 |
| 0890-275 | Principles of Structural Systems | 3 |
| Communication Studies* | 3 | |
| 0806-101 | Job Search Process | 2 |
| 0890-310 | Advanced Construction CAD | 4 |
| Social Science* | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| 0890-375 | Construction Regulations | 3 |
| Deaf Cultural Studies/ASL* | 3 | |
| 0890-299 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| 0890-320 | Presentation Graphics | 4 |
| 0890-280 | GIS Fundamentals | 3 |
| 0890-355 | Site Utilities Mechanical/Electrical Systems | 3 |
| Capstone* | 3 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 105 | |
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
* Please see NTID’s General Education Distribution Requirements chart for more information.
Computer aided drafting technology, AOS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| NCAD-112 | Computing Tools for ET | 3 |
| NCAD-150 | Engineering Graphics in AEC | 3 |
| NENG-212 | NTID LAS Foundation: Career English I | 3 |
| NTID LAS Foundation: ASL/Deaf Cultural Studies† | 3 | |
| NMTH-212 | NTID LAS Foundation-Math: Integrated Algebra | 3 |
| NCAR-100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| NCAD-170 | Construction CAD I | 3 |
| NCAD-108 | Data Collection and Analysis | 3 |
| NCAD-180 | Civil Technology Graphics | 3 |
| NMTH-220 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| NENG-213 | NTID LAS Foundation: Career English II | 3 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| NCAD-220 | Construction CAD II | 3 |
| NCAD-255 | Construction Materials and Methods I | 3 |
| NCAD-275 | Principles of Structural Systems | 3 |
| NSCI-154 | NTID LAS Perspective-Scientific Processes: Physics of Matter | 3 |
| NCAD-201 | Job Search Process for CADT | 3 |
| Wellness Education | 0 | |
| NCAD-230 | Construction CAD III | 3 |
| NCAD-265 | Construction Materials and Methods II | 3 |
| NCAD-285 | MEP Systems | 3 |
| NCAD-280 | GIS Fundamentals | 3 |
| NTID LAS Perspective: Communication, Social and Global Awareness | 3 | |
| Cooperative Education | Co-op | |
| Third Year | ||
| NCAD-240 | Advanced Construction CAD | 3 |
| NCAD-250 | Presentation Graphics | 3 |
| Professional/Technical Elective‡ | 3 | |
| NTID LAS Perspective: Creative and Innovative Exploration | 3 | |
| NTID LAS Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 76 | |
Please see New NTID General Education Curriculum-Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
† Deaf Perspectives on Contemporary Civilization (NHSS-150) or American Sign Language I (NASL-190)
‡ Choose one from the following list of courses, or another course by departmental approval, Principles of Design and Color (NAIS-120), Raster and Vector Graphics (NHSS-223), Scenic and Lighting Technology (NHSS-233), Materials of Construction w/ Lab (CVET-140, 141), Surveying w/ Lab (CVET-160, 161). Permission required for CVET-140, 141 and CVET 160, 161.