Computer-Aided DraftingCertificate of Achievement

  1. Mira Costa College
    Computer-Aided Drafting
    Certificate of Achievement
    • 24–26 units
    • 2 terms
  2. to Certificate

Computer-Aided Drafting map for 2025-2026

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Mira Costa College: Computer-Aided Drafting

Term 1 — Fall

5 courses408–425 hours14–15 units

DESN 101

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
  • Major
  • 4 units
  • 136 hours

DESN 110

Graphics Communication
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 85 hours

DESN 204

Modeling, Prototyping, and Manufacturing
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 85 hours
  • Advisory

DESN 286

Professional Certification Preparation
  • Major
  • 1 unit
  • 17 hours

Area of Emphasis (Choose One)

Select an area of emphasis and complete the course(s) in that emphasis: architecture, engineering, or landscape. Architecture (6 units): DESN 102 Architectural Drawing, DESN 207 Revit Building Information Modeling (typically offered fall only). Engineering (4 units): DESN 111 Engineering Design Graphics (typically offered spring only). Landscape (6 units): HORT 127 Landscape Design, HORT 220 Computer-Aided Landscape Design Applications (typically offered fall only).
  • Elective
  • 3–4 units
  • 85–102 hours

Term 2 — Spring

4 courses308–499 hours10–11 units

DESN 201

Advanced AutoCAD Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 85 hours
  • Prerequisites

DESN 203

Solid Modeling
  • Major
  • 3 units
  • 103 hours
  • Advisory

DESN 290 or DESN 292 or DESN 299

  • Major
  • 1 unit
  • 35–209 hours

Area of Emphasis (Choose One)

Select an area of emphasis and complete the course(s) in that emphasis: architecture, engineering, or landscape. Architecture (6 units): DESN 102 Architectural Drawing, DESN 207 Revit Building Information Modeling (typically offered fall only). Engineering (4 units): DESN 111 Engineering Design Graphics (typically offered spring only). Landscape (6 units): HORT 127 Landscape Design, HORT 220 Computer-Aided Landscape Design Applications (typically offered fall only).
  • Major
  • 3–4 units
  • 85–102 hours
Computer-Aided Drafting — Certificate of Achievement
Total hours: 716–924 | Total units: 24–26

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