Drafting and Design Technology

Learn more about: Other programs available within this school of study:

Bachelors Degree Programs

• Digital Entertainment and Game Design
• Graphic Design
• Construction Management

Associates Degree Programs

• Drafting and Design Technology
• Graphic Communications and Design
• Computer Drafting and Design
• Information Technology - Multimedia
• Visual Communications
• Industrial Engineering Technology

Online Programs

• BS - Construction Management
• AAS - Industrial Engineering Technology
• AAS - Drafting and Design Technology
• AAS - Web Design Technology
• AAS - Construction Technology
• AAS - Web Design

What It Means

Drafting is a type of graphic communication. Business and industry use drafting to translate ideas and concepts into working plans for something that can be produced or built. Computer drafting and design is one method to produce drawings in traditional design and drafting fields. The availability of computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems has enabled even small drafting firms to utilize computers for drafting and design.

Engineers, architects and designers provide their ideas, sketches and specifications to drafters. The drafters use that information to produce working plans that detail how to make the product.

What It Means to You

The Drafting and Design Technology program in the School of Drafting and Design at ITT Technical Institute exposes students to a variety of fundamental skills utilized in entry-level computer-aided drafting (CAD) and design positions. Students are exposed to CAD technologies and conventional drafting methods to produce various designs, working drawings, charts, forms and records. Students will be exposed to both classroom theory and laboratory projects. If you have strong drawing ability, visual aptitude and attention to detail, studying drafting and design technology may fit your skills and interests.

This program can help graduates pursue careers in a variety of entry-level positions in various fields involving drafting and design, and may include mechanical drafting and design, Building Information Modeling (BIM), architectural drafting and design, parametric modeling, civil drafting and design and structural detailing.