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7 Technical Drawing Preparatory Programs in USA


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Spokane Colleges (SCC/SFCC)
AAS in Architectural Technology
- Spokane, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
In this program, you’ll learn to produce architectural drawings using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software and tools, such as Revit, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and SketchUp. Courses develop your understanding of 3-D modeling, building codes, construction materials and methods, cost estimating and green building.


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SCI-Arc
Summer program: Making+Meaning
- Los Angeles, USA
Summer Course
Full time
4 weeks
On-Campus
English
Open to the creative individual, inspired professionals, current college students, and college graduates, as well as those newly admitted to SCI-Arc’s M.Arch 1 program, Making+Meaning is a four-week summer studio program that introduces students to architectural experimentation and transformative design techniques in a unique and lively studio setting.


Pratt Institute
Certificate in CAD Design
- New York, USA
- Online
Certificate
Part time
Blended
English
Hone the CAD tools needed to deliver designs to both contractors and clients. Learn the fundamentals of drafting. Then create CAD drawings using industry standards: Autodesk® AutoCAD®, Autodesk® Revit Architecture, and Rhino.


Ohio University
Technical Study (A.T.S.)
- Athens, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Associate of Technical Studies (A.T.S.) program is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in technical skills, focusing on preparing them for various careers that require hands-on ex...
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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
Architectural Technology, AAS
- Kirkland, USA
Associate of Applied Science
On-Campus
English
The Architectural Graphics AAS degree prepares students for careers with architecture firms, construction companies, city, county, and state architectural and civil engineering departments and corporate architectural and civil engineering departments.


Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Drafting, Career Certificate Program
- Naples, USA
Undergraduate Certificate
Full time
On-Campus
English
Students in this program learn how to create drawings and computer simulations to support mechanical and industrial engineers. In addition to drafting techniques, students study manufacturing processes and materials, the science of metal, and technical communication. This program stresses the understanding of all aspects of the drafting industry.


Solano Community College
Associate of Science in Drafting and Design Technician
- Fairfield, USA
- Vallejo, USA
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Associate of Applied Science
Full time
On-Campus
English
This program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills in mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural drafting and/or design.
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Pursuing a Technical Drawing degree at the Preparatory level in the USA equips you with essential skills for translating ideas into visual representations. This discipline combines artistic vision with practical application, making it an exciting path for those interested in design and engineering.
You'll explore core concepts such as perspective drawing, dimensioning techniques, and blueprint interpretation. Through hands-on projects and collaborative assignments, students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives and refine their technical skills. You'll practice using drafting tools, both manual and digital, to create precise representations that are vital for various industries like architecture, manufacturing, and engineering.
In the US, the educational approach emphasizes project-based learning, which encourages creativity while honing the technical competencies necessary for effective communication in the design process. Graduates from this preparatory program pursue entry-level positions and internships that provide valuable experience and open doors to further education or specialization in fields that require strong visualization skills.