General Drafting AS Degree

The Associate of Science in General Drafting degree is intended to prepare students with a broad perspective of drafting, design and local general education requirements to utilize in gaining employment in any of the related fields of the building industry where they will be involved to produce plans of various building typologies. Individuals completing this degree may also choose to continue their education toward a baccalaureate, or advanced degree in Architecture or related majors.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Display technical drawing skills commonly practiced in the Architectural profession.
  2. Compose digital drawings using Computer Aided Design and Drafting problem-solving techniques.
  3. Apply digital solutions to enhance imported images.
  4. Articulate the California Building Codes with construction and design.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
Required CoursesUnits
DRA 001Technical Drafting I3
DRA 002AutoCAD4
DRA 010CAD Drafting/Design Project2
DRA 011Intro to Sketchup & Revit3
ARCH 001Intro to Architectural Professions3
ARCH 002Materials of Construction4
ARCH 003AArchitectural Practice I3
ARCH 003BArchitectural Practice II3
ARCH 005AIntroduction to Drawing & Perspective3
ARCH 005BArchitectural Delineation3
ARCH 011Architectural Blueprint Reading3
BIT 010California Building Codes4
DDP 001A3
Required Subtotal41
COD General Education Pattern18
Kinesiology Activities2
DEGREE TOTAL61