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Computer-Aided Design & Documentation

The certificate in Computer-Aided Design and Documentation (CAD) introduces participants who wish to integrate drafting (2-D) and design (3-D) systems in their practice through the production of two-dimensional documents - plans, sections, elevations, and details - and the generation of 3-D models and representations - axonometric and perspective illustrations, and animations.

With an emphasis on a hands-on exploration, development and synthesis of design ideas, the participants in this CAD certificate program will learn to create geometric entities in a modeling environment; organize and order information; edit elements, parts and components; dimension and annotate drawings; organize and layout designs in order to, finally, assemble projects in various formats, producing hard-copy documents for presentation. The certificate culminates in the creation of an individual and comprehensive project, of the participant's choice, that draws from the skills developed and fine-tuned throughout the sequence.

Faculty members are involved in the various aspects of the disciplines in which they teach and, therefore, are committed to bringing the most relevant issues and practices the industry demands, while maintaining focus on individual needs. Participants in the Computer-Aided Design & Documentation certificate, on the other hand, are required to have a fundamental working knowledge of software applications on the Mac platform and have worked in a professional capacity for at least two years. Direct industry experience is not required. Coursework is hands-on, taught alternating as necessary between a PC and Mac Lab. Participants may access computer labs outside of class time for course work and homework completions.

Admissions Requirements
Participants in the Computer-Aided Design & Documentation continuing education programs are required to have a fundamental working knowledge of software applications on a Mac or PC platform and to have worked in a professional capacity for at least two years. Direct industry experience is not required.