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COMPUTER AIDED TECHNOLOGY

Program Contact: Chuck LoSchiavo • 240.629.7902 • [email protected] Computer Aided Design Technology

The Architectural Computer Aided Design (CAD) program provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills required for success in a career as an architectural CAD drafter, , operator, or technician.

Computer Aided Design Technology • Demonstrate proficiency in selected Area of Concentration within elective areas of CAD and construction. the A.A.S. in STEM Technology • Demonstrate awareness of general education concepts—writing, math, science, social The Architectural Computer Aided , communications, and PE/health. Technology Area of Concentration within the A.A.S. in STEM Technology provides students with Computer Aided Design the necessary education to pursue employment () Technology Area as an architectural drafter/designer. Students of Concentration within the will gain a broad range of knowledge and skills A.A.S. in STEM Technology to qualify them for a career as an architectural CAD drafter, designer, operator, or technician. The Computer Aided Design (Engineering) Technology Area of Concentration within At the completion of the program, the A.A.S. in STEM Technology teaches a full students will be able to: array of industry standard design skills and • Create two dimensional production technologies including Computer Aided and architectural drawings using basic Drafting and Solid Modeling, enabling AutoCAD commands. Print/plot to scale students to assist and work with engineers using model and layout . Use layers and related professionals. This program to organize and separate information. prepares students to pursue paraprofessional • Create pictorial views and three positions in engineering industries. dimensional drawings. Create multiview At the completion of the program, drawings from 3D models. students will be able to: • Describe and recognize the basic features • Solve engineering problems with the and uses of additional CAD software use of CAD software and technology. systems, including AutoDesk , • Communicate the geometry of the motion Revit, Civil 3D, and Micro station. of particles and plane motion of rigid bodies • Create architectural sketches, through the use of mechanical, architectural, drawings, and models. and engineering focused technology. • Prepare house plans in AutoCAD and • Create 3D parametric models from plot drawings in paper space. simple 2D drawings using methods such • Describe the basic properties and uses of as revolving, lofting, and extruding. materials used in the construction process and • Create multiview drawings from 3D evaluate appropriate methods of installation models. Create using various of construction materials. Illustrate the testing AutoCAD 3D modeling methods. methods used to evaluate the performance • Create and modify drawings in pictorial and installation of construction materials. views and create and modify 3D drawings. • Create and revise civil drawings. frederick.edu

• Describe basic finite stress analyses Growth Potential and conduct simulations. The median annual wage for architecture • Demonstrate the ability to calculate load and engineering occupations was $80,170 and the effect of forces and interpret in May 2018. Employment of architecture outcomes. Analyze compression and and engineering occupations is projected tensile forces within structural elements. to grow seven percent from 2016 to 2026. • Describe experimental design and evaluate (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department evidence to develop hypotheses. of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook) • Describe the basic concepts of force, mass and acceleration, work and energy, Financial Assistance and impulse and momentum. Frederick Community College (FCC) provides a • Demonstrate the ability to use observational tuition payment plan for students who wish to techniques to measure and collect data and spread payment over several months. Scholarship to prepare moment and shear diagrams. and loan assistance is available for eligible students. In addition to general scholarships and Computer Aided Design loans, the following scholarships are available to Operator Certificate Computer Aided Design Technology students: The Computer Aided Design Operator Certificate • Joseph C. Rodgers Scholarship Fund program is designed to help students develop (Engineering, CAD, Construction skills and techniques used in drafting. Students Management, or Arts and Sciences) learn to identify and solve various types of For complete scholarship information, drafting problems and develop the skills required contact Financial Aid at 301.846.2620. to obtain a position as a CAD technician. Transfer Note Architectural Computer Aided Design Certificate Students can transfer the equivalent of 60 credits to any four-year institution in Maryland. The Architectural Computer Aided Design To find more information about how credits Certificate program is designed to help students will transfer from FCC to a state four-year develop skills and techniques used in drafting. institution visit artsys.usmd.edu or contact CAD drafters prepare blueprints and technical Counseling & Advising at 301.846.2471. drawings for use by engineers, architects, and construction companies. Students learn to FCC has an articulation agreement with the identify and solve various types of drafting University of Maryland University College, problems and develop the skills required for allowing students a seamless transfer success in a career as an architectural CAD experience. Students who plan to transfer drafter, designer, operator, or technician. should speak with an advisor or program manager from their chosen transfer institution before selecting elective courses.

View required course listings: frederick.edu/CAD For more information:

Chuck LoSchiavo • 240.629.7902 • [email protected]

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