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Design Technology Certificate

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
37
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
DESGN 300
Introduction to Design Resources
3
Req
DESGN 301
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
3
Req
DESGN 320
Three Dimensional Graphics and Design
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
DESGN 302
Technical Documentation with CADD
3
Req
DESGN 328
Engineering Modeling and Design
3

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
DESGN 310
Graphic Analysis and Documentation
3
Req
DESGN 325
Architectural Modeling and Design
3

Semester 4 (Spring)

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
DESGN 331
Machine Design
2
Req
DESGN 360
Commercial Engineering Design and Drafting
4
Req
DESGN 361
Commercial MEP Design
2

Third Year

Semester 5 (Fall)

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
DESGN 340
Architecture and Construction
4
Req
DESGN 351
Surveying For Architectural Design
2
Req
DESGN 352
Land Planning For Architectural Design
2
Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program

Career path

Career Options:

Holders of a Design Technology certificate are capable of working under a large number of job titles requiring the skills provided by this certificate, including

  • CADD
  • Computer Aided Drafting/Design
  • Revit / BIM
  • AutoCad, Inventor, Revit, Navisworks, Sketch-Up (software packages)
  • Designer, Drafter, Detailer, Specialist (job descriptions)

Link to local employment information

Scheduling Notes:

  • DESGN 310, 325, 340, 351, and 352 are offered in the fall.
  • DESGN 328, 331, 360, and 361 are offered in the spring.

Other Notes:

  • This certificate can be started in the spring as well. See a counselor to adjust the course work.

Published April 13, 2024

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