# Drafting Fundamentals (Certificate of Proficiency)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Design

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/design/

This certificate introduces and provides an overview of the issues and skills involved in drafting education or a career in drafting. A graphics communication course covering sketching, visualization, and projection is combined with a computer-aided drafting and architectural drawing course to help students develop skills using the board and AutoCAD. These courses provide a foundation for work or study related to drafting.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to create, present, and evaluate a CAD design project that solves design problems typical in industry and/or the community.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| DESN 101 | Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 4 |
| DESN 102 | Architectural Drawing | 3 |
| DESN 110 | Graphics Communication | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **10** |