Spencerian College offers you the opportunity to achieve your
career objectives in less time than the standard four-year
institutions with unsurpassed individual attention. Spencerian
College also offers you the flexibility to work while you study,
and as you get closer to graduation, our graduate employment
services staff will help you find the job that suits your goals.
The Certificate in Drafting prepares graduates for entry-level
jobs as drafters and other related positions. The objectives of
this program are to equip students to produce and reproduce
technical drawings and sketches.
The graduate will be able to demonstrate skill and knowledge in
proper drafting equipment usage, technical graphic line
generation, lettering skills, orthographic projections, basic
drafting standards, and basic math skills necessary function as
an entry level drafting technician.
In addition, the student will develop and use these skills
utilizing computer aided drafting equipment and software.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Architectural Computer
Aided Design Drafting
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The objectives of the Architectural Computer Aided Design
Drafting program are to develop in the student the skills and
understanding necessary to create technical drawings for the
design and construction of a variety of architectural
disciplines. The use of computer aided design drafting and
related equipment is an integral part of this curriculum.
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to
demonstrate all the skills outlined in the Certificate in
Drafting program; understand basic design principles through the
use of physics, statics, strength of materials and mathematics;
develop engineering drawings with minimal supervision; develop
architectural designs utilizing space planning and volumetric
principles; understand the principles and design process involved
in foundations, framing, residential and commercial construction;
utilize a computer aided drafting system for technical drawing
and design production.
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Architectural
Computer Aided Design Drafting will enable graduates to apply for
positions such as:
- Architectural Drafters or Detailers
- Structural Drafters
- Technical Sales Representatives
- Field Technicians
- Design Technicians
- Project Technicians
- CADD Operators
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Graphic Design
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The objectives of the Computer Graphic Design program are to
develop in the student the skills and understanding necessary to
obtain entry level employment in industries utilizing computer
graphics, desktop publishing, computer animation,
three-dimensional computer modeling, and other related services.
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to
develop a variety of professional publications, documents and
imagery utilizing manual skills and sophisticated computer
equipment and software. The ability to use the microcomputer,
related software and associated peripheral equipment such as
scanners, printers and plotters will be integral skills developed
by the student. With the above skills, the graduate will be able
to utilize the computer to generate and/or manipulate images to
develop solutions to a variety of graphic and design problems.
Graduates of this Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
program will be able to seek employment as technical
illustrators, renders, advertising and graphic designers,
corporate design professionals, computer artists in various
entertainment fields, and as computer graphic consultants.
This field offers the creative and artistic designer a range of
opportunities with advertising agencies, print houses, art
studios, and large corporations which are all concerned with
using visual media for promotion and communication.
