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Drafting is a major communication medium among designers and engineers. Drafters prepare drawings to communicate ideas and instructions for others to follow in the fabrication of products and projects. As a drafting professional, you will add value to the design and fabrication process and enhance the quality of an end project, part, or system.

Why GCC?

GCC’s Computerized Drafting and Design program prepares you to work in a variety of entry-level positions in engineering, architecture, manufacturing, and in construction settings. The program and facilities at GCC provide an optimum learning experience as well as GCC’s Computer-Assisted Drafting (CAD) software, explored in the new computer graphics laboratory.

The Computerized Drafting and Design Certificate program requires more than two semesters to complete because of the sequential prerequisites of courses. You may apply your courses toward an A.A.S. Degree in Computerized Drafting and Design.

Degree Types

Associate In Applied Science (AAS)

AAS Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

  1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and solve engineering and drafting problems with manual or computerized/software methods.
  2. Demonstrate good oral and writing communication skills.
  3. Demonstrate good use of critical thinking skills to solve CADD related problems both as an individual and as a team member.
  4. Discuss the role of the drafter in industry as related to support of personnel in the profession.
  5. Demonstrate a positive work ethic and attitude when working or participating on an internship.

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for AAS [PDF]

Certificate (CERT)

CERT Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

  1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and solve engineering and drafting problems with manual or computerized/software methods.
  2. Demonstrate good use of critical thinking skills to solve CADD related problems both as an
    individual and as a team member.
  3. Discuss the role of the drafter in industry as related to support of personnel in the profession.
  4. Demonstrate a positive work ethic and attitude when working or participating on an internship.

Download the 2024-2025 Curriculum Worksheet for CERT [PDF]

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Career Outlook

Contact Career Services for more information.

Transfer Opportunities

Starting at GCC saves many students and their families thousands of dollars in tuition. With an A.S. or A.A. degree you will be able to seamlessly transfer within the SUNY network of 64 college and universities as well as to many 4-year private institutions. GCC’s A.S. and A.A. programs were developed as part of the SUNY seamless transfer initiative allowing students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree as a freshman and a sophomore at a community college, then seamlessly transfer to a SUNY four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree. Please reference the SUNY Transfer Pathways for degree programs to learn about any campus specific requirements. Visit the SUNY Core Course Finder to plan out the courses you should complete to transfer to a 4-year SUNY School.

If you are planning to transfer to a 4-year private institution you should work with our Transfer Services office to learn about possible articulation agreements and pathways that exist for many or our degree programs. Some GCC A.A.S. programs also have transfer opportunities.

Transfer opportunities can include, but are not limited to:

  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • SUNY Alfred State College
  • SUNY College at Buffalo
  • SUNY University at Buffalo

To learn more about these opportunities and agreements contact the Transfer Services Office, we are more than happy to work with you and answer any questions you may have on building your own personalized transfer plan.