Drafting/CAD, Associate of Science (AS)
The Drafting Program at Santa Barbara City College focuses on application of state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Design Systems and applying engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods to achieve practical results. This degree program offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions as well as providing students with technical knowledge and skills for transfer to upper division programs at four-year institutions.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| DRFT 101 | Basic Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 130 | Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design I | 5 |
| DRFT 131 | Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design II | 5 |
| Complete 15 units of Drafting electives from the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Architectural Drafting I | ||
| Architectural Drafting II | ||
| Architectural Rendering I | ||
| Architectural Rendering II | ||
| Landscape Drafting I | ||
| Landscape Drafting II | ||
| Principles Of Residential Construction | ||
| CAD Drafting/Design III | ||
| Work Experience In Drafting 1 | ||
| Independent Study In Drafting | ||
| Engineering Graphics | ||
| Introduction to 3D Animation | ||
| Visual Effects for Film, Television and Gaming | ||
| 3-D Character Animation | ||
| Complete 3 units of Controlled Electives from the above list of Drafting Electives or from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Statics And Strength Of Materials | ||
| Electronic Circuits 2 | ||
| Electronic Circuits Laboratory | ||
| Total Units | 31.00 | |
- 1
DRFT 290 may be taken up to four times for a maximum of 4 units each time. Students may use a maximum of 16 units of DRFT 290 to satisfy the 18 units of drafting and controlled electives required for the degree.
- 2
ENGR 140 will also satisfy this requirement.
- Ability to prepare and understand technical drawings.
- Ability to use computer software to generate technical drawings.
- Obtain occupational knowledge and skills related to drafting.
- Understand methods, materials and technical skills related to design and construction.