Computer Aided Drafting & Design Advanced Architectural CAD Certificate
My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to better guide you in retention and completion. It is highly encouraged that you complete courses in the recommended order provided below in the notes section. You should work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This program provides advanced CAD skills to the student seeking a career within computer-aided drafting and design. The student will complete 2D and 3D projects using the most current releases of the CAD software. Upon completion of this AAS degree, the student is prepared to enter the workforce as a CAD technician.
This program will meet unique computer-aided drafting and design, CAD illustration, and graphics needs. With the growth of employment needs in small- to mid-sized companies, employers are increasingly seeking employees with advanced and specialized computer-aided drafting skills.
Coursework is offered on an open-entry basis: students may complete some of the courses, enter the workforce, and then return to complete the program or upgrade a specific skill. Some certificates and courses may not be offered every semester or at every campus. Please work with a Program Advisor in selection of your courses. Please contact Claudia Romero, 970-204-8632 at the Larimer Campus or Vrushali Bharadwaj at vrushali.bharadwaj@frontrange.edu at the Westminster Campus.
Career Opportunities
With this CAD degree, students will be prepared to enter the workforce as a skilled CAD technician. Students will graduate with advanced skills by training on the most current CAD software. Students complete 2D and 3D projects with an emphasis on the unique needs of small-to mid-sized companies seeking employees with advanced and specialized computer-aided drafting skills.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| AEC 102 | Residential Construction Drawing | 4 |
| CAD 224 | Revit Architecture | 3 |
| CAD 202 | Computer-Aided Drafting/3D | 3 |
| CAD- ELC | CAD 201 or CAD 219: _________ | 3 |
| CAD 216 | Advanced Sketchup | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| CAD 227 | Advanced Revit Architecture | 3 |
| CAD- ELC | CAD 201 or CAD 219: _________ | 3 |
| INT- CAP | CAD 289 or CAD 280:___________ | 3 |
| MGD- GEN | MGD Elective:___________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 28