Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

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COMPUTER INTEGRATED DRAFTING
AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Accreditation: Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111
Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012,
(410) 347-7700.
Program Description: The goals of the CIDD program are to teach basic
drafting standards, integration of 3D modeling with the design/manufacturing
process and integration of modeling, imaging and animation as a communication
and design tool.
Students are taught drafting skills and standards with traditional drafting tools
and software used by industry such as AutoCAD and Microstation. Students are
also taught the use of 3D modeling software to construct models of parts or assemblies.
Students are taught how electronic models speed production by allowing digital
testing, downloading to a machining center, and verifying designs. Modeling,
imaging, and animation software is taught as a communication and design tool by
generating images and animation for design review, marketing and client reviews.
The CIDD program offers an institutional certificate with four diff e r e n t
options that students may earn in addition to the associate’s degree. The options
include Architectural, AutoCAD, Mechanical and Microstation.
Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Typical Job Opportunities:
Computer Drafting Technician. Operates computer with CAD software applications
to produce drawings and other documents required to construct buildings
and/or manufacture parts.
After successfully completing the Computer Integrated Drafting and Design program,
the graduate will be equipped to:
I . Become technically proficient in a CAD application and knowledgeable in at
least one other
I I . Use sophisticated graphics and modeling software
I I I . Use other software, references and resources related to the profession
I V. Demonstrate good verbal, written and graphic communication skills
V. Demonstrate good professional habits
V I . Become employed as a CAD drafter or employed in a related field
Contact(s): Bill Davis, Program Coordinator, (865) 694-6501, bdavis@pstcc.edu