Drafting and Design Technology

(Jackson County and Jefferson Davis Campuses)

The Drafting and Design Technology program of study is designed to provide specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting technology to prepare students for positions in the drafting field. A combination of class work and laboratory experience is stressed.

The content of this curriculum framework is based on national standards as developed by the Foundation for Industrial Modernization (1994), National Skill Standards for Computer-Aided Drafting and Design. Also, the Computer Aided Drafting and Design Skill Standards, as developed by the National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing (1999), are reviewed.

This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to a senior college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a community college counselor for advisement.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board- approved Technical Attainment Assessment where applicable. See your advisor for further details.

Drafting and Design Technology Certificate

DDT 1113 - Fundamentals of Drafting Credit(s): 3
DDT 1313 - Principles of CAD Credit(s): 3
DDT 1213 - Construction Materials Credit(s): 3
DDT 1323 - Intermediate CAD Credit(s): 3
DDT 1413 - Elementary Surveying Credit(s): 3
DDT 1613 - Architectural Design I Credit(s): 3
DDT 1513 - Blueprint Reading Credit(s): 3
DDT 1133 - Machine Drafting I Credit(s): 3
DDT 2523 - Pipe Drafting Credit(s): 3
DDT 2343 - Advanced CAD Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Drafting and Design Diploma

GIT 2123 - Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Credit(s): 3
DDT 2153 - Civil Drafting Credit(s): 3
DDT 2213 - Structural Drafting I Credit(s): 3
Technical Elective Credit(s): 3 *
Technical Elective Credit(s): 3 *

Total Credits: 15

Associate of Applied Science Degree

ENG 1113 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
MAT 1313 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15

Note:

Articulated credit may be awarded for approved courses. Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*Any instructor/department chair-approved field-related elective.