Design/Drafting
Do you?
  • have a good imagination?
  • like details?
  • have an interest in art?
 Are you?
  • accurate?

Design / Drafting is for you!

Opportunities are available in architectural and mechanical drafting. Develop and improve abilities in sketching, design, lettering, blueprint reading, air brush, geometric construction and much, much, more! Gain experience in computer-assisted design and drafting (CAD). Valuable experience is gained through preparation for the state drafting competition which each student selects.

These and other drawings are saved for a portfolio each student can use for a future job interview or advanced placement in college or technical school.

Prepare for a Career as...

  • Drafter
  • Computer Aided Drafter
  • Architect
  • Engineer
  • Technical Illustrator
  • Interior Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Designer
  • Contractor
CAD Drafting

The current manufacturing trend is to switch from hand-drawn drafting to computer-aided design technology. However, most agree that learning, "the basics" in drafting is best achieved by the proven method of using standard drafting equipment at a drawing table. Once the basic concepts are perfected by hand, the CAD training is started. At the Area Career Center the drafting lab is well equipped with the latest drafting supplies and equipment as well as CAD hard and software. Most students find it easy and fun to make this transition.

Career Opportunities

Immediately After High School

  • Architectural Drafter
  • Mechanical Drafter
  • CAD Drafter
  • Highway Drafter
  • Construction Co. Drafter/Designer

1 to 2 Years Trade School

  • Tool Designer
  • CAD Drafter/Technician
  • Estimator
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Engineering Support Technician
  • Construction Company Inspectors
  • Civil Engineer Technician
  • Building Inspector
  • Consulting Firm Assistant
  • Mechanical Drafter/Designer
  • CAD/CAM

Bachelor's Degree

  • Industrial Engineer
  • Surveyor
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Architect
  • Teacher
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Interior Design
  • Drafting Teacher
  • Civil Engineer
  • Technical Illustrator
  • Industrial Designer
Suggested Course Sequence for Drafting
 

1st semester

2nd semester
Freshman
Year
  • English I
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Physical Education
  • Production Tech.*
  • Keyboarding*
  • English 1
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Health
  • Communication Tech.*
  • Computers*
Sophomore
Year
  • English 2
  • Geometry
  • World History
  • Physical Education
  • Drafting*
  • Design*
  • Electricity*
  • English 2
  • Mathematics
  • World History
  • Driver Education
  • Metals*
  • Lettering/Layout*
  • Commercial Art*
Junior
Year
  • English 3
  • US History
  • Physical Ed
  • English 3
  • US History
  • Physical Ed
  • Vocational Drafting I (Architectural or Mechanical)*
  • Art Elective*
  • Electricity*
  • Home Furnishings*
Senior
Year
  • English 4
  • US Government
  • Physical Ed
  • English 4
  • Consumer Education
  • Physical Ed
  • Vocational Drafting II (Architectural or Mechanical)*
  • Art Elective*
  • Home Furnishings*