Drafting
11 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
DRFT 045 Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces the drafting student to CAD (AutoCAD) technology and terminology. The student shall complete a series of related drawing problems using a CAD work station. Fundamentals of creating and modifying engineering and architectural related drawings. This course also introduces students to blocks and advanced layering concepts.
DRFT 055 Mechanical Drafting - Level I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DRFT 045 (Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)) and DRFT 058 (Solid Modeling with Solidworks) May enroll concurrently or DRFT 045 (Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)) and DRFT 151 (3D Modeling with Fusion 360) May enroll concurrently
- Transfers to
- CSU
Techniques and standards of mechanical drafting. Main topics include orthographic drawings, sections, pictorials, threads, fasteners, basic tolerance concepts, ANSI standards and working drawings. Basic mechanical design principles, with a special emphasis on electro-mechanical packaging, are introduced.
DRFT 058 Solid Modeling with Solidworks
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Advisory
- knowledge of drafting concepts
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic concepts and skills necessary to create, view, and manipulate objects and engineering drawings in three dimensional space using Solidworks software. Student will create models in 3D printer, output support documentation and drawings, and incorporate design process concepts in designs.
DRFT 060 Architectural Drafting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DRFT 045 (Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD))
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic methods and practices of architectural drafting and design. Students will design a complete set of plans for a single family dwelling in accordance with local building regulations. Course includes an introduction to the Title 24 energy requirements and standards. Recommended for non-majors and drafting majors.
DRFT 075 Electronic Drafting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DRFT 045 (Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD))
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed for drafters to develop skill in reading and drawing plans related to electronics. Topics include, terminology, component identification, schematic symbols, cable drawings, electro-mechanical design from the electronic perspective. Special emphasis is placed on basic printed circuit board design. Students will design through-hole and surface mount printed circuit boards.
DRFT 079 Blueprint Reading
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 72 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides an understanding and interpretation of a variety of blueprints. Emphasizes the ability to recognize and identify features of mechanical blueprints and architectural blueprints. Also includes basic development of freehand sketching abilities.
DRFT 080 Civil Drafting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DRFT 045 (Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD))
- Advisory
- IT 151 (Vocational Mathematics)
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introductory course in civil drawing with emphasis on land division, breakdown of survey notes, office procedures and related math computations. Includes instruction in a variety of industry standard maps, including subdivision maps, assessors parcel maps and topographic maps.
DRFT 140 Surveying
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- DRFT 080 (Civil Drafting I)
- Advisory
- IT 151 (Vocational Mathematics)
Presents the principles and practices of surveying. Topics include measurement of directions, distances and elevations. Students will learn the use and care of electronic survey equipment, transits, tapes and levels and be introduced to topics that include transverse calculations, horizontal and vertical curves, measuring standards and mapping.
DRFT 145 AutoCAD Basics
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 0.5 hours lab weekly, 27 contact hours total
Introduction to AutoCAD (ACAD) software including basic draw and edit commands, file standards, and file printing. Other commands covered include basic layering tools and manager, drawing scales, entity properties and printing. A basic course for anyone wanting to complete simple drawings for work or 2D applications such as a laser cutter. The course is also beneficial to individuals that are required to make minor edits to engineering drawings.
DRFT 151 3D Modeling with Fusion 360
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 45 contact hours total
Covers the use of Fusion 360's 3-Dimensional modelling and editing capabilities. Students will learn to develop 3D objects and assemblies through sketching, modeling and editing tools, before creating drawings and outputting models for 3D printing. This course is especially designed for students interested in Maker Technology. Fusion 360 is a web based program that is free to students and home based inventors. Companies who use Fusion 360 purchase licenses.
DRFT 161 Introduction to REVIT Architecture Software
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- Advisory
- DRFT 060 (Architectural Drafting I)
Introduction to REVIT architectural software, basic commands and software workflow. Students will learn to design architectural structures in 3-Dimensions. Students will create building models using 3D design concepts, incorporate schedules, details and sections, add dimensions and produce working drawings and documentation.