West Valley Occupational Center

6200 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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Industrial Department
CAD/Design Technician Program

 

CAD/ Architectural & Mechanical

Learn basic, intermediate, & advanced 2D & 3D technical drawing and solid model visualization. Course presented in seven modules.
ARCHITECTURAL: In the first semester, students will learn conventional drafting techniques and standards to develop 2d working drawings for buildings and site plans. Students will use AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, & Fireworks.
MECHANICAL: In the first semester, students will learn conventional drafting techniques and standards to develop 2d technical drawings for parts and assemblies. Students will use AutoCAD, Solidworks, & Fireworks.
Continuing students will learn customization, and advanced drawing & editing. Advanced students will develop solid modeling, visualization, and presentation procedures for architectural or mechanical designs.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of computer operation and basic math skills required.
Length of Course: Two semesters or upon completion of 1200 hours

Architectural Visualization Workshop

This is a workshop intended to streamline the model & presentation document process. Use SketchUp, Photoshop, and Layout to develop three dimensionsal models in full color and presented with illustrative titleblocks. Additional products include video walkthroughs, slideshows, and web pages.
Prerequisites: Portfolio and instructor approval.
Length of Course: 10 weeks (40 hour workshop).

CAD/ Mechanical Fundamentals

Students will learn conventional drafting techniques and standards to develop technical drawings for parts and assemblies.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of computer operation and basic math skills required.
Length of Course: Two semesters or upon completion of 240 hours.