The Drafting and CAD Technology program provides training in architectural drafting, building information modeling, and 3D solids modeling that prepares students for careers in a variety of industries that employ computer-aided drafters. The department also serves the needs of students who are pursuing transfer to four-year universities in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Interior Design by offering core curriculum in these majors.
The Drafting and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting/Design) Technology program is designed to prepare students to fulfill technical documentation requirements of today�s technically demanding disciplines from architecture to engineering. Students will apply a variety of concepts from trigonometry, physical science, and computer science in class to help prepare for real-world applications. The two major focus areas: Architecture and Construction along with Manufacturing and Engineering help to prepare students for careers such as interior design, building construction, engineering, manufacturing or architecture. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to: describe the role of technical graphics in the engineering design process; produce dimensioned technical drawings using both manual sketching techniques and computer-aided drafting and design software; read and interpret the technical information provided by construction drawings, plot plans, floor plans, system blueprints, and elevations.
Courses/SLO Assessed:
DFT-24 SLO A - Prepare a residential floor plan within project limits including the consideration of basic building codes, interior design criteria, room relationships, and traffic patterns.
DFT-8 SLO 4 - Analyze parts with static, frequency, thermal, vibration and drop test methods using a solid modeling application
Program & PLO Assessed:
DFT Produce a project, architecture-based model from a given instruction set to an industry-based expectation for completeness and correctness.
DFT Produce a comprehensive project, 3D model, or set of drawings including specifications from a broad instruction set to an industry-based expectation for completeness and correctness.
Cyber Security Degree/ Systems Administration & Computer Information Systems PLO-5 - Install, configure, maintain, and network Microsoft desktop computer workstations.
Findings and Strategies:
DFT 24 - Findings include: List the common foundation systems used for residential projects and prepare a foundation plan with typical details. Nothing specific other than the expected outcome of the assigned project was used. List roof types and materials used for residential projects and draw a sample roof plan. No roof framing plan was completed. Roof information listed only as part of elevation. Significant changes will be made to add more rigor to achieve more depth in assignment(s) related to assessed objectives as specified by architecture and construction industry use. Changes to be implement SP2 . Strategies include: Review text and level of requirement to improve foundation plan coverage and completion of a roof plan to expectations.
DFT 8 - Significant differences between student time to prepare complete were noted. More video-based instruction could benefit the student in background understanding and context before applying analysis procedures to assigned parts i.e. using a flipped-classroom technique. Strategies to improve have been identified as: Videos have been produced from Solid Works resources and will implement in SP22.
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ACADEMIC_YEAR |
PERIOD |
Retention Rate |
Success Rate |
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2016 |
FA |
92% |
72% |
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2016 |
SP |
86% |
78% |
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2017 |
SP |
92% |
81% |
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2017 |
FA |
87% |
74% |
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2018 |
FA |
95% |
87% |
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2018 |
SP |
92% |
84% |
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2019 |
SP |
97% |
94% |
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2019 |
FA |
87% |
78% |
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2020 |
SP |
90% |
80% |
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2020 |
FA |
86% |
69% |
The college supports students in their progress toward their educational goals by collaborating with industry, external agencies, and other institutions of higher education to ensure that programs are relevant and meeting current needs. The Drafting Technology program is working directly with the UC and CSU Schools of Engineering, Construction Management, Interior Architecture and Sustainable Manufacturing to provide a shared guidance and oversight of curriculum that is relevant and meeting the needs of higher education rigor. Drafting Technology is working with local and regional industries to develop technical graphics programming that is relevant and needed to assure that local candidates for employment as prepared, ready and able to succeed in an employment outcome.
Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness: Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan. The Drafting Technology program is working closely with MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) and the STEM pathways at Butte College and local high schools to develop connections and achievements of target populations identified in the current District Student Equity Plan including outreach, intern opportunities and transfer successes into computer science pathways.
DFT Program is currently undergoing Curriculum Review and will do a new Program Review in AY 22-23.
Previous results for Drafting Technology program were aggregated with Computer Science and are difficult to disaggregate and stand out except the following items from previous program review:
1) Sustain program growth with qualified and effective Associate Faculty
Current status of DFT includes 1 full time faculty and 2 associate faculty.
2) Continued work to develop pathways with local high schools and programs such as Guided Pathways and Dual Enrollment and recruit and retain under-represented students in our programs.
The DFT program has articulation and Dual Enrollment courses with local High Schools.
3) Maintain our laboratory software and hardware so that students can be trained to industry standards, to maximize their employment potential.
This is a constant challenge as ageing hardware breaks more often.
4) Constantly maintain and update our curriculum to ensure we are aligned with industry standards and adequately prepare our students for professional certification.
Currently in Curriculum Review for this Academic Year
The efforts of faculty, staff and industry supporting DFT are to be appreciated for aligning the curriculum, developing certificates, certificates of achievement and AS degree and for maintaining a place of relevance and effectiveness. It is the intention of DFT, Sustainable Technologies and Design department to build on the good work previously accomplished to ensure that DFT remains in a position of prominence and importance to Butte College and the surrounding technical communities of architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing and within higher education.
Drafting Technology as an instructional program has the overarching goals that include:
1) Increase Program Enrollments through outreach and marketing.2) Replace all equipment and instrumentation to current technology standards of practice for transfer and technology based completion strands.3) Attend professional development events, education opportunities, externships and trade shows.4) Complete Program Review and methodically overhaul the program to better fit with industry changes and student demand.
Strategy 1 - Update Instructional Equipment and Computing Resources
Replace all equipment and instrumentation to current technology standards of practice of a contemporary computer science, drafting technology, sustainable technologies, engineering for transfer and engineering technology based completion strands.
Contemporary computer science and engineering programs demand the very most in equipment and computing performance including desktops, networking, interconnects and distribution and storage in server-based environments. Current equipment and computing resources DO NOT meet minimum requirements for effective programming. Replace all equipment and instrumentation to current technology standards of practice of a contemporary computer science, drafting technology, sustainable technologies, engineering for transfer and engineering technology based completion strands.
Strategy 2 - Professional Development
Faculty and staff professional development including events, workshops, training, externships and trade shows.
STEM programs mandate a continued pursuit of professional development that extends beyond local resources. Professional development keeps faculty and staff at the leading edge of development of relevant instructional programming, courses, certificates and degrees.
Strategy 3 - Support Online Teaching
Additional Resources are needed to Support Online Classes
Teaching in the online space has different needs than our regular In-Person Classes. Tools and Software are needed to facilitate student learning in the online environment.
Full Time and Associate Faculty offices are removed from the DFT lecture/labratory space and should be moved closer.
With the continued development of technology-based programming to DFT, TOPS codes matched to offerings allowing the potential funding sources including: Perkins funding for CTE program improvement and development as well as String Workforce.
| Original Priority | Program, Unit, Area | Resource Type | Account Number | Object Code | One Time Augment | Ongoing Augment |
| Description | Supporting Rationale | Potential Alternative Funding Sources | Prioritization Criteria | |||
| 1 | Drafting Technology Program | Operating Expenses | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Certiport Licenses | A Certiport License allows the DFT program to access resources to prepare students for Industry Certifications, as well as to facilitate these certifications |
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| 2 | Drafting Technology Program | Operating Expenses | $8,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| DFT Virtual Environments | With many classes moved to online we need to provide a similar experience to our FTF labs. We cannot assume students have the hardware at home to run our advanced CAD/CAM software. |
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| 3 | Drafting Technology Program | Equipment | $8,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Application Licensing | Continue access to state-of-the-industry CAD and 3D modeling applications through licensing including the support of multiple research and industry-professional versions of CAD and 3D modeling applications to support internships and professional transition to industry. |
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| 4 | Drafting Technology Program | Equipment | $10,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Fix 3D Stratasys Elite Printer (x2) | Both of our 3D printers are currently not working and need to be repaired @ $5000/ea. |
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| 5 | Drafting Technology Program | Equipment | $5,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Replenish 3D Printer Material | Replenish 3D printing material for 768 and Elite 3D printers. |
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| 6 | Drafting Technology Program | Equipment | $2,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Replenish Toner for Printers and Plotters | Plotters and Printers that support the DFT Program are running out of Toner and need to be replaced. |
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