Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
Engineering Technology
Modeling and Simulation

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN I & II (CADD) (AT8530/8531)
VBCPS: 3 credits per year, 2 years, Grades 10-12; TCC: 10 credits
Potential credit available with Old Dominion University
During this two-year program, students receive extensive training in architectural and mechanical design. This course involves developing complete mechanical assembly drawings with parts lists, welding symbols, and detail sheets. You will design a dream house and develop a complete set of building plans while developing skills in using AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, and 3D Studio Viz software. Students prepare for AutoCAD certification.


ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (AT8436/AT8437)
VBCPS: 3 credits per year, 2 years, Grades 10-12
Potential credit available with Old Dominion University
Engineering Technology is for students interested in a career in engineering, robotics, manufacturing, or industrial management. From automobiles to airplanes, cell phones to computers, stereos to ships, it all has to be designed, engineered, and produced. This two-year program provides students with foundational skills in areas, such as engineering technology, robotics, computer integrated manufacturing, materials science, and physics. Students prepare for the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) assessment in Manufacturing Technology.


MODELING AND SIMULATION (AT8462)
VBCPS: 3 credits per year, 1 year, Grades 10-12; TCC: 3 credits
Potential credit available with Old Dominion University
This one-year course in computerized modeling, simulation, and animation is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge desired by the engineering and business communities. Students gain an understanding of how computerized simulation, animation, and 3-D prototypes work in engineering planning and design. This is an advanced design course for students interested in careers as designers or engineers. Students should be co-enrolled in or previously successfully completed geometry. Some CADD experience is preferred.