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The Digital Design and Making course is a sequence of courses where students explore 2 and 3 dimensional design used by engineers and designers to make products. Students in this sequence will learn several software packages that allow them to create professional designs and utilize their programs to make parts with 3D printers, laser engravers and computer controlled milling machines.
Starting with 2-dimensional design, students will learn how to communicate using dimensioning and standard notation used in an engineering environment. With the development of these skills, the focus will shift away from 2-dimensional drawing toward 3-dimensional parametric modeling that will allow for the production of their designs to occur in our lab.
This program is designed for all types of students interested in the professional graphic software used by artist and designers in making common products.
Computer Technical Graphics Classes Offered
| Course | Semester | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAF 166 Intro to AutoCAD | Fall 2026 | 3 |
This course is a study of two-dimensional computer- aided drafting using AutoCAD software. This course is designed to instruct the student in creating and modifying technical manufacturing drawings. Students will implement current industry standards as they become familiar with the drawing, editing, dimensioning, plotting, blocks, and attribute commands. Prerequisite: DRAF 160 or concurrent enrollment. |
| DRAF 161 Engineering Graphics | Fall 2025 | 3 | This course is required of most engineering students. Introduction to design concepts used on production drawings with emphasis on current engineering standards, terms and symbols. Freehand sketching and Inventor software is utilized for creating and modifying orthographic multi-view drawings, dimensions, section, auxiliary views and descriptive geometry. |
| MFRG 280 CADICAM | Spring 2026 | 3 | This course is a study of the theory and laboratory experience in the fundamentals of programming a CAD based system to generate numerical control programs for CNC production machinery. Creation of tool databases, machining curves, tool paths for lathes and mills are covered. In addition, tool and turret statements, machine characteristics, post processors are covered. |
| SCSI 105 Intro to 3D Computer Graphics | Spring 2025 | 3 | This course introduces students to features of 3D computer graphic design including modeling, lighting and rendering. These concepts are used in application such as gaming, film, visual effects, virtual/augmented reality and related disciplines. |