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Drafting and Design

Where Precision Meets Ingenuity

Adult Costs

$3000.00

Program Length

25 Months

Next Start Date

6/8/2026

Enroll by

May 28th

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—with a world of possibilities.

Avg. Salary

$54k

for ĢƵ 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.

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.

Mechanical 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.

ĢƵ Partners who hire our Drafting and Design graduates

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
Available to view here 

Tuition & Cost

Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$3000.00

Estimated Materials Cost
$0.00

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

TEDR 1000 Technical Drafting

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$96.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1010 Advanced Technical Drafting

MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1130 Commercial Drafting

MaterialRequiredNew
ASCENT Autodesk Revit 2026 Structure Fundamentals CDCpublications, 2026. ISBN: 978-1-63057-744-5$110.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1200 Parametric Solid Modeling

MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1100 Residential Drafting

MaterialRequiredNew
Elise Moss Autodesk Revit 2026 Architecture Basics: From the Ground Up ISBN: 1630577421$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1110 Introduction to Building Information Modeling

MaterialRequiredNew
Daniel John Stine Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2026: Architecture, Structure and MEP ISBN: 978-1630577261$110.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2200 Advanced Solid Modeling

MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1300 Civil Drafting

MaterialRequiredNew
Ascent Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 Fundamentals 2026. ISBN: 978-1-63057-733-9$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2800 Capstone Project

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No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1035 Construction Materials and Methods

MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1108 Architectural CAD Modeling Interior Design

MaterialRequiredNew
SketchUp Training Manual (PDF Download)$36.45
Subtotal of required materials$36.45

TEDR 1120 Residential Architectural Design

MaterialRequiredNew
Daniel John Stine Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 ISBN: 978-1630577315$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1125 Structural Design

MaterialRequiredNew
USB Flash Drive$25.75
Subtotal of required materials$25.75

TEDR 1145 Architectural Rendering

MaterialRequiredNew
Daniel John Stine Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026: Introduction to Building Information Modeling for Interior Designers ISBN: 978-1630577506$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1220 Production Drafting

MaterialRequiredNew
David A. Madsen & David P. Madsen Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing NE. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, 2023. ISBN: 9781645646433$119.95
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1255 Engineering Drawings

MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1270 Metal Processes

MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1275 Milling Machining

MaterialRequiredNew
Kuang-Hua Chang Machining Simulation Using SOLIDWORKS CAM 2025 ISBN: 978-1630577247$80.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1280 Surface Modeling

MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1310 Civil Design

MaterialRequiredNew
Rick Ellis A Practical Guide to Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 ISBN: 9781934865804$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1320 Civil Surveying

MaterialRequiredNew
Ascent – Center for Technical Knowledge Autodesk Civil 3D 2024: Essentials for Surveyors (Imperial Units) ISBN: 1959504703$80.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 1330 Civil Geographical Information Systems

MaterialRequiredNew
Rick Ellis and Russell Martin A Practical Guide to GIS in Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 ISBN: 9781934865781$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2100 Advanced BIM

MaterialRequiredNew
Ascent Autodesk Revit 2026 MEP Fundamentals ISBN: 978-1-63057-757-5$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2105 BIM Coordination

MaterialRequiredNew
Ascent – Center for Technical Knowledge Autodesk Navisworks 2024: Fundamentals ISBN: 978-1962037150$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2180 Architectural Standards

MaterialRequiredNew
Alan Jefferies Architectural Drafting & Design. 6th. Cengage, ISBN: 9781435481626$333.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2181 Commercial Standards

MaterialRequiredNew
Alan Jefferis Commercial Drafting and Detailing. 3rd. Cengage, ISBN: 9781435425972$306.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2210 Photoshop for Interior Designers

MaterialRequiredNew
Suining Ding Photoshop® for Interior Designers: A Nonverbal Communication ISBN: 978-1609015442$60.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2220 Mold Design

MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2230 Machine Power Design

MaterialRequiredNew
Clois E Kicklighter Drafting & Design. 7th. Clois E Kicklighter, Goodheart Wilcox, 2018. ISBN: 9781590709030$113.75
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

TEDR 2240 3D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing

MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

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

6/8/2026
  • Develop a general knowledge of the drafting and design industries.
  • Define terminology and processes related to drafting and design.
  • Demonstrate correct sketching techniques. 
  • 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.
Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
TEDR 1000Technical Drafting4400
TEDR 1010Advanced Technical Drafting3300
TEDR 1035Construction Materials and Methods3300
TEDR 1100Residential Drafting3300
TEDR 1108Architectural CAD Modeling Interior Design4400
TEDR 1110Introduction to Building Information Modeling3300
TEDR 1120Residential Architectural Design4400
TEDR 1125Structural Design4400
TEDR 1130Commercial Drafting3300
TEDR 1145Architectural Rendering3300
TEDR 1200Parametric Solid Modeling3300
TEDR 1220Production Drafting4400
TEDR 1255Engineering Drawings4400
TEDR 1270Metal Processes3300
TEDR 1275Milling Machining3300
TEDR 1280Surface Modeling2200
TEDR 1300Civil Drafting3300
TEDR 1310Civil Design4400
TEDR 1320Civil Surveying3300
TEDR 1330Civil Geographical Information Systems4400
TEDR 2100Advanced BIM4400
TEDR 2105BIM Coordination3300
TEDR 2180Architectural Standards4400
TEDR 2181Commercial Standards4400
TEDR 2200Advanced Solid Modeling3300
TEDR 2210Photoshop for Interior Designers3300
TEDR 2220Mold Design2200
TEDR 2230Machine Power Design2200
TEDR 22403D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing3300
TEDR 2800Capstone Project3300
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’s Sensors/Controls, and KHI Engineers prior to receiving the CAD drafting instructor position here at the ĢƵ 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