2018-2019 Catalog

Computer Aided Drafting & Design Advanced Animation & Visualization Certificate

My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.

In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.

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.

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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.

CAD 202Computer-Aided Drafting/3D

3

CAD 216Advanced Sketchup

3

CAD 2193DS MAX

3

MGD- GENMGD Elective:___________

3

Total Credit Hours:12

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.

INT- CAPCAD 289 or CAD 280:___________

3

MGD- GENMGD Elective:___________

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 18