| What is Design and Drafting Technology?
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|  The Design and Drafting Technology, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), degree prepares the graduate to enter industry and apply a basic knowledge of mathematics and science to work involving mechanical component design, computer-aided-drafting (CAD), and manufacturing operations. Areas of study in the curriculum range from conceptual layout to analysis of mechanical systems.
A student's classroom activities and responsibilities involve a wide range of technical operations related to the design process, including 2D drafting and 3D modeling, tolerancing and design for manufacture, machining and CNC programming, materials testing, and mechanical design. In addition, the curriculum has several core courses in the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences. Oral, technical writing, reading, and computer skills are stressed throughout the program, preparing the graduate to succeed in the modern technical work environment. Design and Drafting Technology is a ThinkPad curriculum.
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| Career Opportunities in Design and Drafting
Technology |
- The two-year
graduate with a Design and Drafting degree is immediately
employable in the field of technical design. Typically,
Design and Drafting graduates are placed in entry-level positions
in engineering or manufacturing firms, supervised by senior
engineers or drafters.
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- A student's
activities and responsibilities involve a number of technical
operations as well as the application of procedures including
product design, detailing, checking, cost estimating, and
other phases of the design process. The job titles and responsibilities
vary greatly as do opportunities for advancement. Starting
salaries average in the middle $20,000 range depending
on industry and location. Promotion opportunities are very
good, especially when company-sponsored training and additional
education are pursued.
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- More than half of the Design and
Drafting graduates continue their education and earn a baccalaureate
degree in the engineering technology field. The program at
Morrisville State College is transferable to four-year programs at
institutions such as SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome,
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), SUNY Oswego, and
many others.
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| High School Preparation Requirements |
| A high school student entering the Design and Drafting Technology AAS program should have at least an average in the C to C+ range in a curriculum having at least two defined (Regents) units of mathematics, and one defined unit of science. It is desirable that other courses include one additional defined unit in mathematics, physics, mechanical drawing, and CAD.
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| Design and Drafting Technology A.A.S.
Curriculum |
| The two-year Design and Drafting Technology curriculum has a total of 67-70 credit hours: 22 credit hours of courses in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and sciences, and 45-48 credit hours of mechanical, CAD, manufacturing and elective courses. The minimum math required is MATH 103 Algebra and Trig III. A beginning student having the minimum entrance requirements will take the following sequence of courses.
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