Drafting Technology

We currently offer two pathways in architecture and mechanical. Architectural drafters draw architectural and structural features of buildings for new construction projects. These workers may specialize in a type of building, such as residential or commercial, or they may specialize in a kind of material used such as reinforced concrete, masonry, steel, or timber. Mechanical drafters prepare drawings showing the detail and method of assembly of a wide variety of machinery and mechanical devices indicating dimensions, fastening methods, and other requirements. Although drafters use Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) extensively, they still need knowledge of traditional drafting techniques in order to fully understand and explain concepts. There are a wide abundance of opportunities for drafters as all products begin with a design and have to to be made. Drafters would seek a career in architecture, manufacturing, civil, electronics, and many other fields. The bas salary for CAD drafter ranges from $48,801 to $63,827 with the average base salary of $55,141. Some graduates have continued their education at the University of Georgia and Kennesaw State University.