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Drafting and Design

Where Precision Meets Ingenuity

Tuition

$3,000

Program Length

30 credits

Next Start Date

07/27/2026

Enroll by

07/16/2026

Location

Main Campus

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Master the Language and Artistry of Design

Step into a career where creativity meets technicality. Learn how to master drafting software and experience the excitement of bringing a creative vision to life. Design the future you always dreamed of鈥攚ith a world of possibilities.

Avg. Salary

$54k

for 蘑菇短视频 Grads

Career Growth

3.10%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

From architecture to manufacturing, your day as a drafting and design professional is a blend of creativity and technical skill. Whether you are using CAD software to create technical drawings or brainstorming new creative ideas, each day brings something new and exciting. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and your unique personality are keys to success in this fulfilling career that enhances the lives of people and communities.
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Now that my children have grown and left the nest, it鈥檚 my turn to go out into the world and have a career. And deciding to go to 蘑菇短视频 was a very easy decision. The classes are self-paced, up-to-date with what industry standard is. And whenever I need help, it鈥檚 personal and very one-on-one.

Kris Fowers – Computer Aided Design

Drafting and Design Graduate

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蘑菇短视频 brings you something special that you can鈥檛 get anywhere else鈥y hands-on experience at 蘑菇短视频 has prepared me for my future career鈥rateful that 蘑菇短视频 has given me the knowledge to be able and confident when I start.

Lance Allen – Machining Technology, Computer Aided Design, Composites

Composites, Drafting and Design, Machining Technology Graduate

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Visual Communication

Develop a strong working knowledge of visual communication and its technical skills.

Design Basics

Understand the basics of effective design and use those skills to build models of interiors, civil structures, and more.

Architectural & Manufacturing Drawings

Use industry-standard software to create project drawings for architecture and manufacturing industries.

3D Design and Modeling

Learn to create both digital and physical 3D models.

Laser-Cut Models

Create physical models using advanced manufacturing equipment to laser-cut parts.

3D Printed Parts and Molds

Learn how to use state-of-the-art 3D printers to create parts and molds.

Potential Career Paths

Architectural Drafter

Use CAD software to create detailed plans, layouts, and technical drawings that support building designs and architectural projects.

Commercial Drafter

Use CAD software to develop precise technical drawings and plans for commercial buildings, including structural, mechanical, and layout details.

Interior Design Drafter

Use CAD software to produce interior floor plans, layouts, and detailed drawings that support space planning and interior design projects.

Civil Drafter

Create detailed technical drawings and plans for construction and infrastructure projects, utilizing CAD software.

Manufacturing Drafter

Use CAD software to produce technical drawings and plans for mechanical devices, equipment, and systems.

Additive Manufacturing Drafter

Use CAD software to design 3D models and prepare digital files for additive manufacturing processes such as 3D printing.

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Program Overview

The Drafting and Design program immerses students in a project-based curriculum focused on one of the following industries: Architecture Design, Structural Design, Civil Design, Interior Design, Manufacturing Design, and Additive Manufacturing Design. Students receive one-on-one aid from experienced instructors, review best practices, and focus on industry standards. All courses are computer-intensive and competency-based.

Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
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Estimated Tuition
$3,000

Estimated Materials Cost
$60

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes

Program Materials

MaterialRequiredNew
Ashleigh Congdon-Fuller, Antonio Ramirez, Douglas Smith Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2026: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Drafting Theory and Practice ISBN: 978-1630577520$96TEDR 1000
ASCENT Autodesk Revit 2026 Structure Fundamentals CDCpublications, 2026. ISBN: 978-1-63057-744-5$110TEDR 1130
Elise Moss Autodesk Revit 2026 Architecture Basics: From the Ground Up ISBN: 1630577421$100TEDR 1100
Daniel John Stine Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2026: Architecture, Structure and MEP ISBN: 978-1630577261$110TEDR 1110
Ascent Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 Fundamentals 2026. ISBN: 978-1-63057-733-9$100TEDR 1300
SketchUp Training Manual (PDF Download)鉁�$36TEDR 1108
Daniel John Stine Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 ISBN: 978-1630577315$100TEDR 1120
USB Flash Drive鉁�$20TEDR 1125
Daniel John Stine Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026: Introduction to Building Information Modeling for Interior Designers ISBN: 978-1630577506$100TEDR 1145
David A. Madsen & David P. Madsen Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing NE. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, 2023. ISBN: 9781645646433$120TEDR 1220
Kuang-Hua Chang Machining Simulation Using SOLIDWORKS CAM 2025 ISBN: 978-1630577247$80TEDR 1275
Rick Ellis A Practical Guide to Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 ISBN: 9781934865804$100TEDR 1310
Ascent – Center for Technical Knowledge Autodesk Civil 3D 2024: Essentials for Surveyors (Imperial Units) ISBN: 1959504703$80TEDR 1320
Rick Ellis and Russell Martin A Practical Guide to GIS in Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 ISBN: 9781934865781$100TEDR 1330
Ascent Autodesk Revit 2026 MEP Fundamentals ISBN: 978-1-63057-757-5$100TEDR 2100
Ascent – Center for Technical Knowledge Autodesk Navisworks 2024: Fundamentals ISBN: 978-1962037150$100TEDR 2105
Alan Jefferies Architectural Drafting & Design. 6th. Cengage, ISBN: 9781435481626$333TEDR 2180
Alan Jefferis Commercial Drafting and Detailing. 3rd. Cengage, ISBN: 9781435425972$306TEDR 2181
Suining Ding Photoshop庐 for Interior Designers: A Nonverbal Communication ISBN: 978-1609015442$60TEDR 2210
Clois E Kicklighter Drafting & Design. 7th. Clois E Kicklighter, Goodheart Wilcox, 2018. ISBN: 9781590709030$114TEDR 2230
Subtotal of required materials$56

Material costs are subject to change.

This program has no admission requirements. You may start your admissions application at any time.

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  • Develop a general knowledge of the drafting and design industries.
  • Define terminology and processes related to drafting and design.
  • Demonstrate correct sketching techniques.聽
  • Use visual communication to convey design ideas.
  • Interpret and prepare industry standard documents.
  • Create accurate 2D and 3D models using the state of industry software.
  • Develop drawings that align with industry conventions and standards.
  • Practice redlining and iterating designs.
  • Create physical models.

Required Core Courses (Credits: 7)

Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
Drafting and Design Core (Credits: 7)
TEDR 1000Technical Drafting4$400
TEDR 1010Advanced Technical Drafting3$300

Required/Specialization Courses (Credits: 9)

Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
Architectural Drafting Specialization (Credits: 9)
TEDR 1100Residential Drafting3$300
TEDR 1110Introduction to Building Information Modeling3$300
TEDR 2800Capstone Project3$300
Civil Drafting Specialization (Credits: 9)
TEDR 1130Commercial Drafting3$300
TEDR 1300Civil Drafting3$300
TEDR 2800Capstone Project3$300
Mechanical Drafting Specialization (Credits: 9)
TEDR 1200Parametric Solid Modeling3$300
TEDR 2200Advanced Solid Modeling3$300
TEDR 2800Capstone Project3$300

Elective Courses (Credits: 14)

Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
Drafting and Design Electives (Credits: 14)
TEDR 1035Construction Materials and Methods3$300
TEDR 1108Architectural CAD Modeling Interior Design4$400
TEDR 1120Residential Architectural Design4$400
TEDR 1125Structural Design4$400
TEDR 1145Architectural Rendering3$300
TEDR 1220Production Drafting4$400
TEDR 1255Engineering Drawings4$400
TEDR 1270Metal Processes3$300
TEDR 1275Milling Machining3$300
TEDR 1280Surface Modeling2$200
TEDR 1310Civil Design4$400
TEDR 1320Civil Surveying3$300
TEDR 1330Civil Geographical Information Systems4$400
TEDR 2100Advanced BIM4$400
TEDR 2105BIM Coordination3$300
TEDR 2180Architectural Standards4$400
TEDR 2181Commercial Standards4$400
TEDR 2210Photoshop for Interior Designers3$300
TEDR 2220Mold Design2$200
TEDR 2230Machine Power Design2$200
TEDR 22403D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing3$300
Rex Thornock

Rex received a drafting certificate from Ogden-Weber Area Vocational Center in 1987. He has nine years of industry experience as a CAD drafter working for Chromalox, Fram Inc., Bourn鈥檚 Sensors/Controls, and KHI Engineers prior to receiving the CAD drafting instructor position here at the 蘑菇短视频 in 1996. In 2006, he received an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Design Graphics Engineering Technology from Weber State University.

Office Hours (by appointment)

M & T: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

W-F: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location
Manufacturing Tech 201A

rex.thornock@otech.edu

801-627-8360

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