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Architectural Drafting and Modeling

Program Year (2023-2024)

About the Program

The Certificate in Architectural Drafting and Modeling covers 2D and 3D drafting and modeling techniques. Upon completion, the student will be able to model in 2D and 3D space, provide documentation, and interpret documentation in an Architectural environment.


Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: ARCHDRAFTMODEL.CC

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Read and interpret information provided by construction documents including: Plans, specifications, details and sections.

  • Properly setup a CAD (computer-aided drafting) application like AutoCAD with drafting settings to create, edit, and save drawing files.

  • Prepare a residential plan set with proper properties, layers, types and developments in model form with associated layouts for architectural applications.

  • Identify, create and modify different types of building elements, views, and rendered views using a 3D modeling tool for architecture .

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Required courses:
12 Units

Contacts

Thomas Williams, Chair
(530) 895-2496

Department Office: WM 105
(530) 895-2551

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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