Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in 3-D Design
Career Studies CertificateMountain Empire Community College
Classes offered in the 3D Design Technology program will introduce you to design techniques that will prepare you to work in engineering technology fields. All of the courses taken are in the computer-aided drafting and design curriculum. Students will take courses in related areas only. MECC utilizes CADD operations extensively. 3D software programs are available and used extensively. These programs are the most widely used in industry in our service area. 3D Design classes are available to day and evening students.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Practice industry recognized safety practices and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment in an industrial operating environment.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of drafting conventions including symbols, linetypes, lineweights, and dimension styles as applicable to the design discipline.
3. Demonstrate the ability to develop and /or interpret 2D and 3D projects to solve common engineering problems.
4. Illustrate the engineering design process from the transformation of an idea or need into a completed project.
Program Overview & Guidance
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Classes offered in the 3D Design Technology program will introduce you to design techniques that will prepare you to work in engineering technology fields. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
All of the courses taken are in the computer-aided drafting and design curriculum. Students will take courses in related areas only.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | 3D Design classes are available to day and evening students. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | MECC utilizes CADD operations extensively. 3D software programs are available and used extensively. These programs are the most widely used in industry in our service area. |
| Program Successes & Highlights |
Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | VCCS Policy 5.6.5.1 |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Mountain Empire Community College’s mission is to provide our region with accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community programs to ensure an educated population and globally competitive workforce. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for. |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Design Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (Architectural Drafting) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-3011.00 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3019.00 | Drafters, All Other | All drafters not listed separately. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3012.00 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3013.00 | Mechanical Drafters | Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
Cost To Complete