Drafting/CAD, Associate of Science (AS)
The Drafting Program at Santa Barbara City College focuses on application of state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Design Systems and applying engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods to achieve practical results. This degree program offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions as well as providing students with technical knowledge and skills for transfer to upper division programs at four-year institutions.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following General Education options:
- OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
- OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
- A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Code | Title | Units |
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Major Requirements | ||
Required Core | ||
DRFT 101 | Basic Drafting | 3 |
DRFT 130 | Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design I | 5 |
DRFT 131 | Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design II | 5 |
List A - Complete 15 units of Drafting electives from the following: 1 | 15 | |
Architectural Drafting I | ||
Architectural Drafting II | ||
Architectural Rendering I | ||
Architectural Rendering II | ||
Landscape Drafting I | ||
Landscape Drafting II | ||
Building Information Modeling with Revit ® - I | ||
Work Experience In Drafting 1 | ||
Independent Study In Drafting | ||
Engineering Graphics | ||
Introduction to 3D Animation | ||
Visual Effects for Film, Television and Gaming | ||
3-D Character Animation | ||
List B - Complete 3 units of Controlled Electives from the above list of Drafting Electives or from the following: 1 | 3 | |
Statics And Strength Of Materials | ||
Electronic Circuits | ||
Electronic Circuits Laboratory | ||
Total Units | 31.00 |
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DRFT 290 may be taken up to four times for a maximum of 4 units each time. Students may use a maximum of 16 units of DRFT 290 to satisfy the 18 units of drafting and controlled electives required for the degree.
- Ability to prepare and understand technical drawings.
- Ability to use computer software to generate technical drawings.
- Obtain occupational knowledge and skills related to drafting.
- Understand methods, materials and technical skills related to design and construction.