Drafting Design
Draft Your Way to a Bright Future
Drafting design is ideal for individuals who enjoy both technical work and creative problem-solving. Drafters play a critical role in bringing concepts to life, from buildings and machines to consumer products and public infrastructure. Seeing your designs take shape in the real world can be highly fulfilling. In this specialized field, you will work with leading edge software that can lead to careers in fields such as architecture, civil engineering, or mechanical design, depending on your interests.
Classes are offered in-person, online, and flexible instruction modes.
Learn about the different types of instruction modes.
Drafting Design Degree Options
Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Design BAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $7,572 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Integrated Design, BAS
Career
- Graphic Designer
- Creative Director
- User Interface Designer
- Print and Publication Designer
- Video Editor
- Animator
- Residential/Commercial/Corporate Interior Designer
- Kitchen and Bath Designer
- CAD Technician
- Architectural/Civil/Electrical Drafter
- Landscaping Drafter
Drafting Design Associate of Applied Science-Transfer AAS-T
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Drafting Design, AAS-T
Sample Careers
- Drafting Detailer
- Architectural, Mechanical, or Civil Drafter
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design)
Drafting Design Associate of Applied Science AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Drafting Design, AAS
Sample Careers
- Drafting Detailer
- Architectural, Mechanical, or Civil Drafter
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design)
Certificates of Achievement (45 credits and above)
Drafting Design Certificate C
After Highline College
The AAS-T degree is best used to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree or a 4-year college or university.
AAS degrees are generally designed to provide direct workforce skills and are not designed for transfer.
Complete a Professional Technical Certificate in one year or less and start work immediately or transfer to an AAS degree option.
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