San Jose, California Architectural Design Degree Program
Create your future - Study Architectural Design Drafting in San Jose, CA
Technical drawing and design has changed a lot in recent years; while some of the established tools remain, the new standard is computer-aided design and drafting (CADD). 3D modeling software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and Revit allow professionals to design, model and build a variety of objects, creating images so realistic that it is easy to imagine the finished structure.
The Architectural Design Drafting program, available at our San Jose campus, can provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to prepare the drawings, diagrams, and documents used by construction workers. So if you are looking for CADD Operator classes or a design drafting school in San Jose, consider the Architectural Design Drafting program at Carrington College California:
- It culminates in a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate of Science degree in Architectural Design Drafting
- Students are taught drafting standards, and the necessary skills to create design drawings for architectural and structural engineering products
- The San Jose program centers on Residential Design Drafting, but can be a springboard to other graphical careers
- Students learn the important ‘Manual Drafting - Two Point Perspectives’ skill set
Build skills in our San Jose CADD Operator classes
Our San Jose Architectural Design Drafting program teaches students the fundamentals of technical drawing and the standard procedures for producing detailed working drawings. The goal of our San Jose faculty is to provide you with the skills you need to help you enjoy a successful career as a CADD Operator/Design Drafter.
The Architectural Design Drafting program offered at our San Jose campus doesn't limit students to just skyscrapers. This unique program offers students a wide range of opportunities to design, model, and build a variety of objects using industry-current 3D modeling software; students are trained in the different components that make up floor plans, construction drawings, elevations, and diagrammatic drawings.
Successful graduates of our San Jose CADD program should have the skills, knowledge and the confidence to:
- Use industry standard CAD software to create design drawings for architectural/structural engineering projects
- Display their critical thinking, information management, and communication skills
- Demonstrate respect and responsibility to colleagues and customers
Architectural Design Drafting in San Jose - Classes enrolling soon
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts an increase in overall construction activity stemming from U.S. population growth, and the related need to improve the nation’s infrastructure. They believe that this growth should spur demand for Drafters trained in architectural and civil design.*
Architectural Design Drafting classes will be enrolling soon at our San Jose campus, so speak with a Carrington College California Enrollment Services Representative today about developing the plans for your career as a CADD Operator in San Jose, California.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 Ed.).











