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  "college": "college-of-the-desert",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Architecture/Environmental Design",
  "id": "architecture-environmental-design--general-drafting-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "General Drafting",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "architecture-environmental-design",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/architecture-environmental-design/general-drafting-certificate-of-achievement/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The **General Drafting Certificate of Achievement** provides education and training for students seeking employment in various related fields in the architectural, engineering or building industry where they may be involved in the production of working drawings for the construction and renovation of homes, offices, retail stores, and many other building typologies. Students earning the certificate may also choose to continue their education toward an associate degree in General Drafting."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n#### Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:\n\n1.  Display technical drawing skills commonly practiced in the Architectural profession.\n2.  Compose digital drawings using Computer Aided Design and Drafting problem-solving techniques."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Requirements\n\n#### Program Requirements"
    },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses",
          "units": "Units"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRA 001",
          "title": "Technical Drafting I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRA 002",
          "title": "AutoCAD",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRA 011",
          "title": "Intro to Sketchup & Revit",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 003A",
          "title": "Architectural Practice I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 150",
          "title": "Foundation Digital Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARCH 250",
          "title": "Intermediate Digital Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "CERTIFICATE TOTAL",
          "units": "19"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}