Purpose:
A two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program that provides graduates with a thorough foundation in computer drafting practices and software for architectural, industrial and mechanical design careers. Graduates may enter the job market directly with the Associate Degree or may transfer to a university to complete a bachelors or higher degree in numerous engineering technology programs such as mechanical, civil, environmental, land surveying, etc.
The program also provides students interested in art related careers such as computer graphics designer, animator, advertising assistant, publications assistant, internet web page designer, etc., with excellent foundation skills appropriate for these emerging careers. Students desiring to pursue graphics and animation careers are encouraged to take additional programming and software electives. Through careful selection of electives, students may also prepare for careers in new computer fields such as technical illustrator, technical writer, etc.
Students who finish this program and wish to teach at the secondary level can enter Virginia Tech as juniors and complete an additional two years of full-time study. Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive the Bachelor of Science degree in education and will be certified to teach at the secondary level in Virginia.
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Occupational Objectives:
The following occupational titles represent examples of possible employment opportunities:
Animator
Architectural Layout Design
Architectural Residential Detail
Assistant Construction Superintendent
Layout Designer
Assistant Land Surveyor
Auto cad Operator
CAD Operator/Designer
Draftsman/Designer
Drafting/Industrial Vocational Instructor
Electrical Product Design
Graphics Designer
High School General Drafting Teacher
Industrial/Electrical Utility Drafting
Instructor
Jig & Fixture Design (Tool Design)
Machine Design
Manufacturing Specialist
Mechanical/Electrical Product Design
Mechanical & Industrial Designer
Publications Assistant
Technical Illustrator
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Program Description:
The program is designed to cover a broad, basic drafting background including architectural, civil, electrical and mechanical techniques as well as study in design concepts, manufacturing processes, material properties and technical illustrations. Instruction includes both the theoretical concepts and practical applications needed for success in drafting and design technology.
Emphasis is placed upon computer graphics and computer knowledge through the drafting program. Students are advised to consult their faculty advisor or a counselor for assistance in planning their programs and selecting electives. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university are encouraged to consult with the senior institution to which they plan to transfer for assistance in planning their program. Some courses may be completed through individualized instruction in classes identified as 198 workshops. Southside Virginia Community College fully supports Tech Prep Linkages with high schools. College programs are designed to provide a seamless transition between high school Tech Prep and college technical and engineering programs.
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Special Admission Requirements:
In addition to meeting the college’s general admission requirements, students must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of two units of college preparatory mathematics or the equivalent in high school.
Please See: QUICK LINKS/CATALOG (2008-2010)/Programs of Study, PDF pages 69-70 for detailed information on course requirements, or click the following link:
http://www.sv.vccs.edu/pdf/6.pdf
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