OAD: Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design
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OAD: Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design
Summary
VDCI's Occupational Associate Degree is by far the largest program in its catalog: 1,170 hours across 44 courses and labs, ending in an Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design. It covers the CAD and BIM skills the architecture, engineering, and construction industries hire for, taught through project-based coursework with paired lecture and lab courses.
The sequence runs from residential and commercial blueprint reading and introductory design through the full AutoCAD track, including three construction documents courses and CAD detailing, then into Revit and BIM, with labs accompanying the core courses throughout. It is approved for veterans' education benefits.
Who this course is for
Students who want a degree rather than a certificate for technical CAD and BIM careers, including architectural drafting and documentation roles across the AEC industry.
Certifications covered by this course
No certifications are covered by this course.
Topics included
No specific topics are covered by this course.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
- Develop proficiency in industry-standard drafting tools such as AutoCAD and Revit for creating accurate 2D and 3D technical drawings
- Interpret and apply technical drawing standards, symbols, annotations, and specifications used in architectural and engineering documents
- Produce complete construction document sets, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and detail sheets for complex design projects
- Model Building Information Models (BIM) that generate coordinated 2D drawings from 3D designs, integrating manufacturer information, CAD details, and project standards
- Manage project workflows by organizing files, using titleblocks, and preparing sheet sets for presentation and printing
- Apply practical CAD and BIM techniques to real-world drafting and design scenarios across disciplines
- Strengthen mathematical reasoning and problem-solving through college algebra, geometry, and calculus, supporting accurate measurements, scaling, and technical analysis
- Develop clear written and verbal communication through English composition, technical writing, and communications courses, enhancing documentation quality and professional collaboration, plus electives such as sociology and art history supporting design awareness, visual literacy, and effective communication within diverse project teams
Course outline
- 1 Residential Blueprint Reading Course Online 10 hours
- 2 Commercial Blueprint Reading Course Online 20 hours
- 3 Introduction to Residential Design Course Online
- 4 Intro to AutoCAD Course Online 30 hours
- 5 Intro to AutoCAD Lab Online
- 6 Intermediate AutoCAD Course Online 30 hours
- 7 Intermediate AutoCAD Lab Online
- 8 AutoCAD Construction Documents I Course Online 30 hours
- 9 AutoCAD Construction Documents II Course Online 30 hours
- 10 AutoCAD Construction Documents III Course Online
- 11 CAD Detailing Course Online 20 hours
- 12 Introduction to Commercial Design Course Online
- 13 Intro to Revit Course Online 30 hours
- 14 Introduction to Revit Lab Online
- 15 Intermediate Revit Course Online 30 hours
- 16 Intermediate Revit Lab Online
- 17 BIM Construction Documents I Course Online 30 hours
- 18 BIM Construction Documents II Course Online 30 hours
- 19 BIM Construction Documents III Course Online 30 hours
- 20 BIM Detailing Course Online 20 hours
- 21 Intro to Photoshop Course Online 30 hours
- 22 Introduction to Photoshop Lab Online
- 23 Intermediate Photoshop Course Online 30 hours
- 24 Intro to Illustrator Course Online 30 hours
- 25 Introduction to Illustrator Lab Online
- 26 Intermediate Illustrator Course Online 30 hours
- 27 Intro to InDesign Course Online 30 hours
- 28 Introduction to InDesign Lab Online
- 29 Intermediate InDesign Course Online 30 hours
- 30 Revit & Twinmotion Interior Rendering Course Online 30 hours
- 31 Revit & Twinmotion Exterior Rendering Course Online 30 hours
- 32 Communication & Connection Course Online 10 hours
- 33 Self-Management Skills Course Online 10 hours
- 34 Teamwork, Collaboration & Leadership Course Online 10 hours
- 35 OAD Capstone Project
- 36 OAD Portfolio Course Online
- 37 College Algebra Course Online
- 38 College Geometry Course Online
- 39 Calculus 1 Course Online
- 40 English Composition Course Online
- 41 Technical Writing Course Online
- 42 Intro to Sociology Course Online
- 43 Communications Course Online
- 44 Art History Course Online
What's included
- 1170 hours of project-based instruction
- 1438 training videos
- Software access during the course
- Instructor support for questions during the course
- Additional one-on-one mentoring outside class
- Course workbooks
- Supplemental refresher video library
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Instruction at an ACCET-accredited school
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