Architectural and Civil Drafting Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester

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Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America , Rochester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 65

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Sep-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 75,390 / year

Next Intake 2-Sep-2023

Architectural and Civil Drafting Technology

About

People who work in architectural and civil drafting technology use their skills to create two- and three-dimensional drawings on the computer. These drawings are used to visually represent buildings, bridges, canals, and houses. This program is available for qualified deaf and hard of hearing students.

The associate in applied science (AAS) in architectural and civil drafting technology, offered by RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, will prepare you for a rewarding career as a CAD technician. The program provides you with the skills to become a support technician in the architecture, engineering and construction field. You might work with architects or engineers on projects such as buildings, highways, or bridges. Construction companies and building suppliers also hire CAD technicians.

CAD operators, also called CAD technicians, take the sketches of an engineer, architect, or designer and produce a set of technical drawings. In addition to a strong emphasis on computer-aided drafting, the major provides you with a background in mathematics, building systems, construction regulations, site utilities, and materials and methods used in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

The AAS degree in architectural and civil drafting technology prepares students to find immediate employment upon graduation or to continue their education by working towards a bachelor's degree. Transfer requirements into RIT's bachelor degree programs vary by program.

Entry Requirements

For all bachelor’s degree programs, a strong performance in a college preparatory program is expected. Generally, this includes:

4 years of English
3 years of social studies and/or history
3-4 years of mathematics
- Specific math requirements are detailed by college below
2-3 years of science
- Specific science requirements are detailed by college below
Completion of a High School Diploma or its equivalence

Homeschooled Students
RIT has a history of admitting academically talented students from homeschool settings. In the absence of consistent homeschooling standards nationally and globally, guidelines have been developed for homeschooled students seeking RIT admission.

Career

Typical Job Titles

Drafter

Technician

Cooperative Education

What's different about an RIT education? It's the career experience you gain by completing cooperative education and internships with top companies in every single industry. You'll earn more than a degree. You'll gain real-world career experience that sets you apart. It's exposure–early and often–to a variety of professional work environments, career paths, and industries.

Students in the architectural and civil drafting technology program are required to complete a cooperative education work experience prior to graduation. You may schedule your co-op after completing your second-year academic requirements.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 75,390

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

Ways to Apply

Common Application
RIT Application

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