{
  "college": "santa-barbara-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Drafting/Computer-Aided Design",
  "id": "drafting-computer-aided-design--drafting-cad-as",
  "name": "Drafting/CAD",
  "award": "Associate of Science (AS)",
  "department": "drafting-computer-aided-design",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/drafting-cad/drafting-cad-as/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Overview\n\nThe Drafting Program at Santa Barbara City College focuses on application of state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Design Systems and applying engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods to achieve practical results. This degree program offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions as well as providing students with technical knowledge and skills for transfer to upper division programs at four-year institutions."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\n**Associate Degree Graduation Requirements**\n\nComplete all of the following:\n\n1.  All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).\n2.  One of the following General Education options:\n    1.  OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR\n    2.  OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern\n3.  A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).\n4.  Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.\n5.  A minimum of 12 units through SBCC."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Major Requirements"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 101",
          "title": "Basic Drafting",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 130",
          "title": "Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design I",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 131",
          "title": "Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design II",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A - Complete 15 units of Drafting electives from the following:",
          "units": "15"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 120",
          "title": "Architectural Drafting I",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 121",
          "title": "Architectural Drafting II",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 124",
          "title": "Architectural Rendering I",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 125",
          "title": "Architectural Rendering II",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT/EH 126",
          "title": "Landscape Drafting I",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT/EH 127",
          "title": "Landscape Drafting II",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 132",
          "title": "Building Information Modeling with Revit ® - I",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 290",
          "title": "Work Experience In Drafting 1",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "DRFT 299",
          "title": "Independent Study In Drafting",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGR 105",
          "title": "Engineering Graphics",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MAT 136",
          "title": "Introduction to 3D Animation",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MAT 137",
          "title": "Visual Effects for Film, Television and Gaming",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MAT 138",
          "title": "3-D Character Animation",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List B - Complete 3 units of Controlled Electives from the above list of Drafting Electives or from the following:",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGR 115",
          "title": "Statics And Strength Of Materials",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGR 117",
          "title": "Electronic Circuits",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENGR 117L",
          "title": "Electronic Circuits Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "31.00"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "1. DRFT 290 may be taken up to four times for a maximum of 4 units each time.  Students may use a maximum of 16 units of DRFT 290 to satisfy the 18 units of drafting and controlled electives required for the degree."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n1.  Ability to prepare and understand technical drawings.\n2.  Ability to use computer software to generate technical drawings.\n3.  Obtain occupational knowledge and skills related to drafting.\n4.  Understand methods, materials and technical skills related to design and construction."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Recommended Sequence\n\nMake an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.\n\nHow to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment."
    }
  ]
}