Design Technology
Department Overview
The UAF Community & Technical College design technology program offers certificate programs that prepare students for entry-level careers in drafting and design. The program combines focused training in computer-aided drafting with a well-rounded exposure to the professions, trades and materials common to construction in Alaska. Program coursework covers many aspects of design and construction, including building materials, codes, and civil, mechanical, electrical and structural technologies.
Learn more about the Design Technology program, including an overview of the program, career opportunities, and more.
Occupational Endorsement, Drafting Technology
The occupational endorsement for drafting technician provides education and training to students to qualify for entry-level drafting and construction documentation preparation. This 18-credit occupational endorsement may be earned in two semesters and represents a significant portion of the education required for the Drafting Technology certificate. Students must complete all courses with a grade of C or better in order to earn the endorsement.
This program is open to those who have completed the university application process.
An occupational endorsement, utilizing existing Drafting Technology (DRT) and Construction Management (CM) courses to credential individuals with entry-level training that will get their foot in the door with prospective employers.
Minimum Requirements for Drafting Technology Occupational Endorsement: 18 credits
Certificate, Drafting Technology
The drafting technology programs combine focused training in computer-aided drafting with a well-rounded exposure to the professions, trades and materials common to construction in Alaska. Courses combine technical CAD training with the vocabulary and knowledge needed to communicate with future employers in the architectural, engineering and construction fields. Students develop skills in mathematics, drawing and multifunctional CAD techniques. Students are instructed in traditional drawing techniques, CAD, and building information modeling technologies, giving them the knowledge and flexibility to work traditionally and with the most recent drafting technologies. Required courses cover many aspects of design and construction, including building materials, codes, and civil, mechanical, electrical and structural technologies. Qualified students have the opportunity to work side-by-side with professionals from the architectural and engineering community in internships, gaining valuable on-the-job experience.
Students entering the certificate program are expected to have computer skills equivalent to CIOS F150.
Minimum Requirements for Drafting Technology Certificate: 30 credits
Courses
Design Technology (DSGN)
DSGN F130 Modeling, Assembly & 3D Animation: Autodesk Inventor
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Students will develop skills and knowledge needed to quickly and accurately create three dimensional parts, assemblies and printed models. Students will develop skills that can later be utilized professionally or in advanced coursework.
Stacked with DSGN F230.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
DSGN F230 Modeling, Assembly & 3D Animation: Autodesk Inventor
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Students will develop skills and knowledge needed to quickly and accurately create three dimensional parts, assemblies and printed models. Students will develop skills that can later be utilized professionally or in advanced coursework.
Stacked with DSGN F130.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
Drafting Technology (DRT)
DRT F101 Introduction to Drafting
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Introduction to basic drafting skills necessary to communicate in the building, construction, design and process technology industries for freshman-level students and for certificate or associate degree-seeking students. Limited manual drafting techniques are used to gain basic skills and to contrast the speed and accuracy to that of computer-aided drafting (CAD).
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
DRT F121 Construction Documents and Drawings
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Reading and interpretation of construction documents for residential, light commercial and heavy commercial structures using conventional symbols and representation.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
DRT F140 Architectural Drafting
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Architectural drafting principles including site plans, foundations, floor plans, elevations, architectural sections, framing plans, area plans and graphic standards.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
DRT F145 Structural Drafting
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Introduces technical skills needed by structural drafters and technicians to work with structural engineers. Includes office practices, staff relationships, and structural drawing production. Develops computer-aided drafting skills in symbols, conventions, dimensioning systems, sheet organizations, code analysis and research methods for steel, wood, and reinforced concrete buildings.
Prerequisites: DRT F170 or permission of program coordinator.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
DRT F150 Civil Drafting
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Civil drafting principles including plotting traverse and surveys by bearing and distance, latitudes and departures, topographic drawings and maps, contours and elevations, profiles and highway curves, cross-section drawings and grading plans.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
DRT F155 Mechanical and Electrical Drafting
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Introduces technical analysis, theory, code requirements, and CAD techniques to produce construction drawings for mechanical and electrical building systems. Includes drafting conventions, drawing symbols, terminology, and research methods for residential and commercial building systems and equipment.
Prerequisites: DRT F170 or permission of program coordinator.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
DRT F170 Beginning CAD
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Instruction in basic working knowledge of CAD software and its applications in drafting. Topics covered include an introduction to CAD software applications, basic CAD skills and tools, through plotting finished drawings. Practical applications.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
DRT F210 Intermediate CAD
3 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Techniques for construction and drafting output using CAD. Emphasis will be on the construction drawings produced for a building project and the software tools used in this process.
Prerequisites: DRT F170 or enrolled as a CE Major or permission of the program coordinator.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 2 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
DRT F260 Drafting Internship
1-6 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Supervised work experience in process organizations. Assignments will be individually arranged with cooperating organizations from the private and public sectors. A maximum of 6 credits may be earned.
Prerequisites: Permission of program coordinator.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 3-18 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
Repeatable for Credit: May be taken 6 times for up to 6 credits
