Drafting
10 courses · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
DFT 2 Engineering Graphics I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a computer-based graphics course that introduces students to graphical design and problem-solving using freehand sketching and the solid modeling application, SolidWorks. Topics include sketching and modeling using extrudes, sweeps, revolves, and lofts. Additional topics include assemblies’ development and detail drawing output as relevant to fields such as: Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Assembly, etc. Graphics standards including American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Y14.5 and international standards application will be introduced and practiced.
DFT 4 Print Reading for Construction and Architecture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will learn to read and interpret drawings and specifications used in construction and architectural applications. Topics include line types, views, dimensions, symbols, sketching, materials, specifications, and estimating. Students will use construction prints, drawings and specifications including residential and non-residential applications.
DFT 8 Engineering Graphics II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- DFT 2
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this computer-based graphics course, students who have already completed the learning objectives of DFT-2: Engineering Graphics I, will be introduced to more advanced uses of the solid modeling application, SolidWorks. These uses include Simulation of parts using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methodology, Sheet Metal, Weldments, and the concepts of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing). Students will model parts and will test them using simulation and engineering analysis. Topics within simulation include static, frequency, thermal, vibration and drop test analysis methods. The use of simulation to generate engineering reports will be introduced and reports will be generated. Sheet Metal and Weldments with demonstrations and assignments will incorporate the use within industries such as: Manufacturing, Engineering, Drafting, and Production Assembly.
DFT 12 Beginning AutoCAD Drafting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to basic drafting concepts using both freehand sketching and AutoCAD, an industry-standard computer-aided drafting (CAD) application. It is intended for drafting majors, engineering majors, interior design majors and pre-architectural students. Topics include line and geometric shape development, freehand sketching, basic AutoCAD commands, text commands, file management, orthographic and pictorial projection, dimensioning, sectioning, auxiliaries, and architectural drawings using sketching and a two-dimensional (2D) drafting application. Document reproduction, printing and plotting will be introduced and practiced.
DFT 16 Print Reading for Industry and Manufacturing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to drawings, symbols and standards used in manufacturing and industrial applications. Topics include line types, views, dimensions, symbols, sketching, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, version and revision systems and specialty drawings by manufacturing process. Manufacturing prints, drawings and specifications from both manufacturing and industrial applications will be used in the course.
DFT 24 Architectural Drafting Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This is a computer-based drafting course that introduces the student to architectural drafting applications. Building on basic drafting concepts learned previously, this course will introduce residential design concepts including floor plans, foundation plans and details, elevations, framing and section plans, mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans and engineering site plans. Students will also be introduced to three-dimensional (3D) architectural modeling. Students will prepare a plan set including coversheet, site plan, floor plan, electrical plan, elevations, building section and construction details using AutoCAD.
DFT 45 Building Information Modeling I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
In this computer-based course, students will be introduced to Revit, a three-dimensional (3D) modeling for architecture and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Topics will cover architectural modeling and design with BIM tools for parametric design and documentation. The focus of the course is on residential architecture and covers the initiation of a design, the development of a design and production of a presentation and sheet set for a design.
DFT 46 Building Information Modeling II - Advanced Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture, 51 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- DFT 45
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a continuation of the computer-based Building Information Modeling (BIM) course. Students who have already completed the learning objectives of DFT-45 Building Information Modeling will be introduced to advanced techniques and concepts of BIM within the software, Revit. Topics will include design options, phasing of design, work sets, site, area analysis, creating in-place and advanced families, massing, and rendering. Students will complete a large scale project with activities spanning the entire course including project phases, project management, material costing and extensive modeling in 3D.
DFT 97 Special Problems-DFT
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 51-153 hours independent study
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised study and practice in solving special problems in the student's career major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Problems course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. Students may not petition for a Special Problems course until they have completed satisfactorily 12 units of study at Butte College. 51-153 hours Independent Study. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 3.00 units.
DFT 99 Work Experience-DFT
- Units
- 0.5-8
- Hours
- 25.5-408 hours independent study
- Prerequisite
- Permission of Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor
- Transfers to
- CSU
Work experience is an experiential course where students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work environment. The course offers students the opportunity to develop technical skills, explore possible career choices, build confidence, network with people in the field, and transition into the world of work. Work experience may include paid or unpaid employment. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every fifty-one hours of work experience. Students may enroll in this course up to 8 unit(s) to complete the entire curriculum of the course. A maximum of sixteen units can be earned in work experience courses during a student’s enrollment with Butte College.