May 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Computer Aided Drafting - Architecture, Certificate - Academic Plan


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Total Credits = 16

The Computer Aided Drafting Certificate prepares students for advanced levels of Computer Aided Design (CAD) within industry, utilizing the latest hardware and software releases. The certificate can be completed within one year. This certificate prepares students to perform 2D and 3D design within CAD and other CAD-related software.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations


Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
AEC 1200 - Print Reading Residential/Commercial   Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math
CAD 2221 - Advanced Revit Architecture   Prerequisite: CAD 2220 - Revit® Architecture  
CAD 2694 - 3D Scanning and Modeling   Prerequisites: CAD 1110 - SketchUp  OR CAD 2400 - Computer Aided Drafting/3D  OR CAD 2460 - Inventor I/AutoDesk  OR CAD 2455 - Solidworks/Mechanical  
CAD 2660 - 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing   Prerequisites: CAD 1110 - SketchUp  OR CAD 2400 - Computer Aided Drafting/3D  OR CAD 2460 - Inventor I/AutoDesk  OR CAD 2455 - Solidworks/Mechanical  

 

Recommended Course Sequence


Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)


Notes


  • Course availability is subject to change.
  • ACC’s CAD Program suggests using a Windows computer for all drafting software. Prior to beginning the CAD Certificate PRogram, students should be able to easily navigate through a computer’s file manager, navigate new software, and use the internet.
  • Consult with the CAD Program Chair for advising and/or course substitutions.
  • Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this certificate.
  • *Check with financial aid for eligibility whenever taking less than 6 credits per semester

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