Architectural Drafting: Helping to Bring Buildings to Life

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division offers a Diploma in Residential Planning that teaches students about interior space planning and residential planning, and helps them to develop skills in drafting, drawing, and computers. Topics of study include space planning, textiles, styles, computer-aided design, and drafting.

Residential Planning;
California;

Westwood College

The Associate's degree program in Computer-Aided Design and Architectural Drafting from Westwood College teaches students about commercial and residential architectural practice, relevant computer software in the architecture industry, and architectural drafting skills. Course subjects may include basic drafting, residential and commercial CAD design, residential and commercial construction documents, and 3-D AutoCAD.

Associate Degree - CAD - Architectural Drafting;
California; Colorado; Georgia; Illinois; Texas; Virginia;

Spencerian College

Students of Spencerian College's Certificate in Drafting program will learn to create and reproduce technical drawings and generate both manual and computer-aided drafting designs. Students will also gain knowledge and skills in using drafting equipment, math, drafting standards, and lettering.

Drafting;
Kentucky;

NewSchool of Architecture & Design

A school that focuses on the study of architecture, the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego offers a variety of bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture with the aim of effectively training the aspiring architect. All programs feature a practical approach to architecture.

Bachelor of Architecture; Bachelor of Arts Architecture; Master of Architecture; Master of Architecture First Professional Degree; Master of Architecture Second Architectural Degree;
California;

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology offers a one-year Drafting Technology Specialist Certificate program. The curriculum includes geometric theory, technical design, CAD applications, and the skills and techniques that are needed in the construction of architectural, civil, mechanical, and engineering feats.

Architectural/Civil Engineering;
Pennsylvania;

Anthem Institute

The Diploma program in Computer-Aided Drafting at Anthem Institute teaches you how to effectively use CAD software to draft and create drawings and renderings for a variety of applications – from tools and toys to entire buildings – based on the information you are provided by engineers and architects.

CAD/Drafting Technology;
New Jersey;

Baker College Campus

For those wishing to gain skills in construction and architectural technology, drafting, and drawing, Baker College Campus offers a Certificate, Associate's degree, and Bachelor's degree in Architectural and Construction Technology. In these programs you will learn architectural drafting, architectural drawing, computer-aided architectural drawing, cost estimating, building codes, and other relevant industry topics.

Associate - Architectural/Construction Technology; Bachelor - Architectural Technology; Certificate - Architectural/Construction Technology;
Michigan;

Florida Technical College

The rise of computers has radically changed the role of the drafter. The Computer Drafting and Design program at Florida Technical College leads to an Associate of Science degree in Computer Information Science with a Computer Drafting and Design Emphasis. The program teaches you CAD skills that can be used in such industries as architecture, interior design, civil surveying, and mechanical engineering.

CAD;
Florida;

High-Tech Institute

High-Tech Institute's CAD/Drafting Technology program teaches students manual drafting as well as computer-aided drafting skills, how to create 2-D and 3-D drawings, and both residential and commercial uses for drafting.

CAD/Drafting Technology;
Arizona;

ICS Canada

Distance education allows you to study at home. ICS Canada provides a distance education program – Drafting with AutoCAD – that can teach you how to draft and use AutoCAD. AutoCAD is used in architectural, mechanical, and civil engineering companies around the world in the creation and construction of buildings, tools, and toys.

Drafting with AutoCAD;
Quebec;

Lincoln College of Technology

A drafter's work helps brings an engineer, scientist, or architect's ideas to fruition through their drawings and illustrations. Lincoln College of Technology's Drafting Design and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) course trains students in how to use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and develop design and drafting skills.

Drafting;
Florida;

Lincoln Tech

Lincoln Tech's program in Drafting Design and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) offers students the opportunity to earn a Diploma or Associate's degree in Drafting and translate the ideas and specifications of architectural and mechanical engineers into the designs and drawings that are needed to help bring things to life.

Drafting;
Pennsylvania;

New England Institute of Technology

The New England Institute of Technology offers an Associate of Science degree or Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Building Engineering Technology that teaches you how to plan, design, draft, and construct buildings. Students learn about drafting, design, CAD, and construction materials and techniques. The curriculum also incorporates green technology and sustainable design.

Architectural Building Engineering Technology; Building Construction & Cabinetmaking Technology;
Rhode Island;

Penn Foster Career School

AutoCAD is the standard software application used in the architecture industry today. Penn Foster Career School offers self-paced education in drafting with an at-home course of study called Drafting with AutoCad that allows you to learn the basics of drafting and AutoCAD at home.

Drafting with AutoCAD;
Pennsylvania;

Robert Morris College

For those who would like to learn CAD and drafting, Robert Morris College offers an Associate's degree in Architectural and Mechanical CAD/Drafting. Students train with AutoCad, ArchiCad, and Inventor software, learn current drafting and professional practices, and participate in an architecture, construction, or engineering internship.

CAD/Drafting;
Illinois;

Technology Education College

You could earn an Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Drafting with CAD from Technology Education College. The program's curriculum can teach you a variety of engineering drafting and CAD techniques to help bring the engineer's ideas to life and emphasizes practical engineering drafting skills.

Associate: Engineering Drafting/CAD;
Ohio;

TESST College of Technology

The TESST College of Technology in Baltimore offers a Graphic Engineering Drafting with CADD Certificate that can teach you how to create technical drawings that take ideas and help them take shape before manufacturing can take place, and that could be anything from buildings to toys. Students will learn about math, drafting applications, machine drafting, and other relevant topics.

Certificate: Graphic Engineering Drafting with CADD;
Maryland;

Vatterott College

For those interested in the maintenance of buildings and institutions, Vatterott College offers a Building Maintenance Mechanic Diploma and an Associate's degree in Building Maintenance Technology. The diploma program lasts for 60 weeks while the associate's degree program lasts for 90 weeks. Course topics in both programs may include carpentry, electricity, plumbing, technical writing, customer service, and team dynamics.

Building Maintenance Mechanic; Building Maintenance Technology;
Missouri; Ohio;