Computer Assisted Design and Drafting

The Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) program equips students with computer drafting and design skills in a wide range of disciplines. Students learn technical and computer skills that are applied to the various drafting fields including: mechanical, architectural, civil, electrical, HVAC, and pipe drafting and design. Students experience manual as well as computer drafting in AutoCAD. In addition to AutoCAD students will have the opportunity to explore Architectural Desktop, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, 3D Studio Vis, AutoDesk Mechanical and Electrical, Revit, SignLab, Corel Draw, and more. In addition to the conventional drafting and design skills students develop an understanding of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) through the use and graphic designs. At the completion of the CADD program students are prepared for employment or higher educational opportunities.

Program Outcome

The design of a building, theme park, or automobile involves far more than its appearance. These things must also be functional, safe, and economical, and must suit the needs of the people who use them. It's an architect's job to take all these things in to consideration when they design buildings and other structures. The student who successfully completes the CADD program can continue their education at a two or four-year college working towards a career as an architect, CAD operator, draftsperson, civil technician and land surveyor, engineer, mechanical drawer, industrial design technician, and many other fields.

Successful CADD graduates may be eligible for 6 credits at either the Art Institute of Philadelphia or Del Tech and Community College; 9 credits at Cumberland County College; 3 credits at Gloucester County College; or up to 25.5 quarter credits at Johnson and Wales University.