AA/AS in Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

The AS in the Industrial Design and Manufacturing Option of Drafting Technology, trains students to model and present projects to current industry standards. Students may focus on a particular area or build broad skills that apply across fields. Parametric modeling software plays a central role, and students work through realistic design problems with up-to-date modeling techniques. This experience supports both employment and further education. The degree is meant to ready students for jobs as drafting technicians or computer drafters at architecture, engineering or development firms, and a drafting degree often helps people move up a career ladder. Elective suggestions include design animation and modeling, advanced AutoCAD and drafting fundamentals, though they supplement rather than replace the core requirements. Details here reflect the 2026-2027 catalog, and students should confirm current requirements with a Ventura College counselor before enrolling.