Drafting and Design Technology
Program Description
In Drafting and Design Technology, students start with the basics of mechanical drawing, then move into orthographic projections, sectional views and pictorial plans for use in many engineering and construction fields. Utilizing modern technology to create the drawings needed. Drafting requires students to have a strong conceptual foundation. Focus is on: equivalency & linearity, modeling, geometric objects & algebraic expressions. Other courses suggested for this major are Architecture & Interior Design, and Physics.
| Available Certifications | Available College Credits |
|---|---|
|
ADDA Apprentice Drafter Exam |
Articulation agreement with the College of Southern Maryland |
Course Sequence
Introduction to Construction Development
Principles of Drafting and Construction Design
Revit: 3-D Architectural Drafting
Advanced Design & 3-D Modeling
Advanced Construction Management Capstone
Sample High School Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elective | Introduction to Dev./Drafting | Principles of Drafting and Construction Design |
Advanced Design & 3-D Modeling |
| 2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Computer Assisted Drafting & Design (CADD) | Revit: 3-D Architectural Drafting | Advanced Design & 3-D Modeling |
| 3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Financial Literacy | Elective | Advanced Drafting and Construction Design |
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Elective |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
| 8 | Technology Education Requirement | Elective | Elective | Elective |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer the Program
North Point High School- Students apply in 8th grade