Computer Aided Design majors

Computer Aided Drafting industry has shown consistent growth and stability over the last decade and opportunities for successful graduates will continue to increase.

Suspension design for a quick change drive axle - 3-D drawing
Hands-on learning in drafting and product design practices using CAD-based software.

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Computer Aided Product Design (BCD)

  • Design technicians
  • Design drafters
  • Products designers
  • System designers

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Computer Aided Drafting Technology (CD)

  • Drafter/detailer
  • Lead drafter
  • Checker
  • Engineering aid

Related Majors

Architectural Technology
  • Programs in Architectural Technology are offered by the School of Construction & Design Technologies
Industrial & Human Factors Design
  • Programs in Industrial & Human Factors Design are offered by the School of Integrated Studies

Autodesk Authorized Certification Center
We offer our students the opportunity to acquire AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor Certification. Learn more about Autodesk Software Certification.

SolidWorks
We offer our students the opportunity to complete SolidWorks Certificate exams.

Zachary BrookI enjoy being able to apply my degree everyday on the job. The hands-on education from Penn College allowed me to hit the ground running from day one on the job. I was able to contribute to my company right out the door from college with the technical skills I've learned.

Zachary Brook, Class of 2011

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Preparing to test fire Ballista design Assembly of Trebuchet Project Student working on mold design project. Student researching vendor catalog. Student working on fixture design project. Space Ball Navigator – 3D Mouse. Actual stapler and prototype. Faculty David A. Probst assists a student with the plotting process. Student compares 3D CAD drawing to the physical part. Computer Aided Design classroom Computer Aided Design classroom Final instructions prior to testing of Ballista, Trebuchet and Catapult projects Computer Aided Design lab Computer Aided Design student

Projects

Car seat designed in Autodesk Inventor Mold assembly designed in Autodesk Inventor Pneumatic cylinder jumping toy designed in Autodesk Inventor Differential assembly designed in Autodesk Inventor Sunglasses designed in Autodesk Inventor Computer case with handle designed in Autodesk Inventor Vacuum with vacuum design from Autodesk Inventor Joystick designed in Autodesk Inventor Reciprocating saw designed in SolidWorks Suspension design for a quick change drive axle - line drawing Suspension design for a quick change drive axle - line drawing Suspension design for a quick change drive axle - colored line drawing Suspension design for a quick change drive axle - 3-D drawing

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