In today's fast-paced design and manufacturing industries, drafting and design technology plays a crucial role. Architects, engineers, and manufacturers rely on computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) to bring their creative visions to life. This technology ensures innovation, precision, and efficiency in every project. The drafting design courses at UW-Platteville equip students with hands-on learning experiences and practical skills, preparing them for real-world challenges. Ideal candidates for this minor include individuals with a talent for drawing, a passion for detailed work, and a strong visual sense. Our computer-aided drafting courses are perfect for those eager to turn their creative and technical skills into a rewarding career in the dynamic field of design and manufacturing.
What you'll learn studying Drafting Technology at UW-Platteville
The drafting and design programs offered by the Department of Applied Engineering Technology Management at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville provides the chance to get involved in the production design process, using design tools to take ideas from thought to physical products. Everything manufactured requires a set of plans. Creating a set of plans is more than merely drawing and dimensioning the product; the plans need to be developed. This means the product needs to be designed so it is physically possible for it to be made and, in most cases, manufactured in large quantities. In these drafting and design classes, you will learn how to design products not only to meet the end user's needs but to become readily manufactured. To learn more, review the program requirements for the drafting technology minor.
Careers in Drafting and Design
Computer drafting programs prepare you to develop products on a large scale and custom-designed platform.
This minor combined with an engineering technology management major gives you the career advantage to lead teams of people in developing innovative and creative improvements to complex technological systems. As a graduate, you would likely work with a team of product designers to ensure the manufacturing process results in optimal finished products.
Graduates of drafting and design programs can work in a range of settings. Some of the most common careers for professionals in this field include:
- Design engineer
- Industrial production manager
- Manufacturing engineer
- Process engineer
- Production supervisor
- Quality engineer
Professionals who choose this type of career path tend to specialize in one particular type of product category, such as consumer electronics or industrial tools. They typically work in office settings where they can utilize various tools to create and store technical drawings and schematics.
