Computer Aided Design & Drafting/Mechanical Designer
Center for Business, Industry, Technology & Public Service
Computer Aided Design and Drafting/Mechanical Designer
The Computer Aided Design & Drafting program allows students to pursue an Associate of Applied Science Degree that provides an opportunity to learn the skills needed to become a CAD/Drafter in many of the important industries throughout Colorado and the country. This degree program will include skills ranging from 2D CAD drafting to 3D parametric modeling. Along the degree path, students will also have opportunities to augment their CAD skills with rapid prototyping, using a state of the art 3D printer and 3D scanner. Also in the degree plan, students will be trained in mechanical design and will develop an understanding of mechanical design with an eye towards manufacturability.
Program Admission Requirements
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program. Meet with Program Chair or Academic Advisor. Call to make an appointment.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| MGD 101 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MAC 102 | Print Reading for Machinists | 3 |
| MAT 108 | Technical Mathematics | 4 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CAD 217 | Rhino | 3 |
| CAD 240 | Inventor I/Autodesk | 3 |
| CAD 255 | SolidWorks/Mechanical | 3 |
| CAD 246 | Fusion/AutoDesk | 3 |
| PHY 105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CAD 244 | Advanced Inventor | 3 |
| CAD 259 | Advanced Solidworks | 3 |
| MTE 230 | Design for Manufacturability | 3 |
| CAD 262 | 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CAD 264 | 3D Scanning and Modeling | 4 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Choose One Computer Aided Design and Drafting Course | 6 | |
| Internship | ||
| Capstone | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Center for Business, Industry, Technology & Public Service
Community College of Denver currently offers five certificates in engineering graphics and mechanical design.
- Inventor
- Solidworks
- Scanned Input 3D Modeling
- Computer Aided Design and Drafting Basic Certificate
- Computer Aided Design and Drafting Intermediate Certificate
Inventor
**This program is not eligible for federal student aid.**
This one-semester certificate provides currency and skill upgrade training for individuals working in the field or individuals in a related field wishing to obtain Inventor skills beyond the entry level. Drafting graduates whose skills are dated and wish to update should use one of these 6 credit hour certificates to gain those skills required in industry. Students with little or no background in AutoCAD should not select this program.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet with program chair or academic advisor. Call to make an appointment.
COURSE MAP
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 240 | Inventor I/Autodesk | 3 |
| CAD 244 | Advanced Inventor | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Solidworks
**This program is not eligible for federal student aid.**
This one-semester certificate provides currency and skill upgrade training for individuals working in the field or individuals in a related field wishing to obtain Solidworks skills beyond the entry level. Drafting graduates whose skills are dated and wish to update should use one of these 6 credit hour certificates to gain those skills required in industry. Students with little or no background in AutoCAD should not select this program.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet with program chair or academic advisor. Call to make an appointment.
COURSE MAP
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 255 | SolidWorks/Mechanical | 3 |
| CAD 259 | Advanced Solidworks | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Scanned Input 3D Modeling
**This program is not eligible for federal student aid.**
This 7 credit hour certificate covering both 3D printing and 3D scanning and modeling is designed for students who have completed the Associate of Applied Science in engineering graphics/mechanical designer or for CAD designers with established 3D parametric modeling skills. The first class, 3D Printing, will provide you with the ability to connect design and prototyping through the use of 3D CAD Modeling and 3D Printing. The second class, 3D Scanning and Modeling, exposes you to 3D scanning and modeling. Students will manipulate various types of 3D scanning technology and create CAD models using scanning software and other CAD programs
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet with program chair or academic advisor. Call to make an appointment.
COURSE MAP
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 262 | 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| CAD 264 | 3D Scanning and Modeling | 4 |
| Total Credits | 7 | |
Computer Aided Design and Drafting/ Mechanical Designer Basic Certificate
This certificate provides currency and skill upgrade training for individuals working in the field, individuals in a related field wishing to obtain AutoCAD skills, and/or mechanical drafting graduates whose skills require updating. This program includes two introductory courses; students with little or no background in AutoCAD should select this program. This certificate is fully transferable to the Computer Aided Design and Drafting Intermediate Certificate and the CADD A.A.S degree.
Please see an academic advisor about this pathway.
Program Admission Requirements
1. Meet minimum assessment score or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program.
2. Meet with program chair or academic advisor. Call to make an appointment.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| MGD 101 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MAC 102 | Print Reading for Machinists | 3 |
| MAT 108 | Technical Mathematics | 4 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CAD 217 | Rhino | 3 |
| CAD 240 | Inventor I/Autodesk | 3 |
| CAD 255 | SolidWorks/Mechanical | 3 |
| CAD 246 | Fusion/AutoDesk | 3 |
| PHY 105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Computer Aided Design and Drafting/Mechanical designer Intermediate Certificate
This certificate builds on the Computer Aided Design and Drafting Basic Certificate.
It provides currency and skill training for individuals wanting to work in the field of Computer Aided Design and Drafting. This program includes skills needed to understand 3D parametric drafting using state of the art Computer Aided Drafting programs. This certificate is fully transferable to the CADD A.A.S Degree.
Please see an academic advisor about this pathway.
Program Admission Requirements
1. Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program.
2. Meet with program chair or academic advisor. Call to make an appointment.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 101 | Computer Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Computer Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| MGD 101 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| MAC 102 | Print Reading for Machinists | 3 |
| MAT 108 | Technical Mathematics | 4 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CAD 217 | Rhino | 3 |
| CAD 240 | Inventor I/Autodesk | 3 |
| CAD 255 | SolidWorks/Mechanical | 3 |
| CAD 246 | Fusion/AutoDesk | 3 |
| PHY 105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CAD 244 | Advanced Inventor | 3 |
| CAD 259 | Advanced Solidworks | 3 |
| MTE 230 | Design for Manufacturability | 3 |
| CAD 262 | 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 47 | |
