Industrial Design Technology - A.A.S. Degree/Certificate
Explore the World of Engineering Drafting and Design
Plans for every product, building, or process begin with drawings and models created using the techniques and principles taught in drafting courses. The ACC Industrial Design Technology program provides extensive hands-on training in the basic principles of engineering drafting and design. Specialized courses will train you in advanced piping and mechanical design. In this program, you'll not only learn to draw plans on paper, you will also learn how to use computer-assisted drafting programs (CADD). CADD technology allows you to add detail and quickly make revisions to your design plans.
This well-rounded program provides you with the necessary qualifications to begin a career as an entry-level designer.
You will excel in Industrial Design if you excel at and have an interest in:
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Manual dexterity
- Artistic design
- Technical drawing skill
- Craftsmanship
- Computing skills
- Self-discipline
- Conceptual vision
Career Opportunities
Industrial Design professionals solve dimensional design problems, define and develop new products, design prototypes, build models, create digital representations of designs and create full-scale environments.
Alvin community college industrial design technology graduates have close to 100% job placement rate. Many students find employment prior to graduation.
Types of Jobs
- Mechanical Designer
- Piping Designer
- Civil Drafting
- CADD Operator
Types of Employers
- Manufacturing industries
- Engineering firms
- Industrial design consulting firms
- Construction companies
- Chemical and refining industry
- Industrial sales companies
- Government agencies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Hospitals
- Retail organizations
- Public utility companies
For more information on career opportunities in Industrial Design, please visit Career Coach where you can explore the local job market, take a career assessment, and build a resumé.
What Will I Study?
Students may choose a general Industrial Design Technology degree to study the various disciplines that ACC has to offer. Also available are specialization degrees in Industrial Design Technology for piping and mechanical design.
| INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) 60 credit hours |
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| FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER | CREDITS |
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DFTG 1305 - Technical Drafting |
3 |
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DFTG 1409 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
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+ENGL 1301 - Composition I |
3 |
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POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
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DFTG 2419 - Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
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DFTG 2440 - Solid Modeling & Design |
4 |
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DFTG 2423 - Pipe Drafting or |
4 |
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+MATH 1314 - College Algebra |
3 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
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*DFTG 2445 - Advanced Pipe Drafting or |
4 |
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TECM 1317 - Technical Trigonometry |
3 |
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SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER |
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ARCE 1452 - Structural Drafting or |
4 |
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DFTG 2430 - Civil Drafting or |
4 |
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ENTC 1423 - Strength of Materials |
4 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
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+Select from Creative Arts Core Curriculum or |
3 |
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DFTG 2457 - Advanced Tech Pipe Design & Drafting or |
4 |
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+Select from Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum |
3 |
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+SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking or |
3 |
| INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - (A.A.S.) DEGREE CREDIT HOURS |
60 |
+Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Academic Advisor for proper course selection.
*Capstone Course
| INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE 30 credit hours |
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| FIRST SEMESTER | CREDITS |
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DFTG 1305 - Technical Drafting |
3 |
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DFTG 1409 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
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POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
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DFTG 1445 Parametric Modeling & Design or |
3 |
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DFTG 2419 - Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
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DFTG 2440 - Solid Modeling & Design |
4 |
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THIRD SEMESTER |
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^DFTG Specialization - Select from Mechanical, Piping or General Specialization |
8 |
| INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS |
30 |
^Students must complete 8 credit hours in either the Mechanical, Piping or General areas of specialization.
Certificate Specializations
General Specialization Courses
DFTG 2423 - Pipe Drafting
*DFTG 1433 - Mechanical Drafting
DFTG 1445 - Parametric Modeling & Design
Mechanical Specialization Courses
DFTG 1445 - Parametric Modeling & Design
DFTG 1433 - Mechanical Drafting
*DFTG 2406 - Machine Design
Piping Specialization Courses
DFTG 2457 - Advanced Tech Pipe Design & Drafting
DFTG 2423 - Pipe Drafting
*DFTG 2445 - Advanced Pipe Drafting
*Capstone Course
| INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY CADD OPERATOR CERTIFICATE 15 credit hours |
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| FIRST SEMESTER | CREDITS |
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DFTG 1409 - Basic Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
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POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I |
3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
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DFTG 2419 - Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting |
4 |
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*DFTG 2440 - Solid Modeling & Design |
4 |
| INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - CADD OPERATOR CERTIFICATE – CREDIT HOURS |
15 |
*Capstone Course
Approximate costs including tuition and fees for the Degree program are $4,200 for in-district students, $6,960 for those out-of-district, and $9,840 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies are approximately $828.
Yearly costs including tuition and fees for the Certificate program are approximately $2,200 for in-district students, $3,600 for those out-of-district, and $5,000 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies are approximately $515.
Approximate costs including tuition and fees for the CADD Operator Certificate program are $1,200 for in-district students, $1,900 for those out-of-district, and $2,600 for non-residents.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment plans, deadlines and more, visit our Tuition and Fees section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit our Financial Aid section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Industrial Design Technology is part of our Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other programs that may interest you.