Drafting and Design

Where Precision Meets Ingenuity

Adult Costs

$2,850

Program Length

16 months

Next Start Date

3/9/2026

Enroll by

February 26th

Location

Main Campus

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Master the Language and Artistry of Design

Step into a career where creativity meets technicality. Learn how to master drafting software and experience the excitement of bringing a creative vision to life. Design the future you always dreamed of—with a world of possibilities.

Avg. Salary

$54k

for OTECH Grads

Career Growth

3.10%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

From architecture to manufacturing, your day as a drafting and design professional is a blend of creativity and technical skill. Whether you are using CAD software to create technical drawings or brainstorming new creative ideas, each day brings something new and exciting. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and your unique personality are keys to success in this fulfilling career that enhances the lives of people and communities.

Now that my children have grown and left the nest, it’s my turn to go out into the world and have a career. And deciding to go to OTECH was a very easy decision. The classes are self-paced, up-to-date with what industry standard is. And whenever I need help, it’s personal and very one-on-one.

Kris Fowers – Computer Aided Design

Drafting and Design Graduate

OTECH brings you something special that you can’t get anywhere else…my hands-on experience at OTECH has prepared me for my future career…grateful that OTECH has given me the knowledge to be able and confident when I start.

Lance Allen – Machining Technology, Computer Aided Design, Composites

Composites, Drafting and Design, Machining Technology Graduate

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Visual Communication

Develop a strong working knowledge of visual communication and its technical skills.

Design Basics

Understand the basics of effective design and use those skills to build models of interiors, civil structures, and more.

Architectural & Manufacturing Drawings

Use industry-standard software to create project drawings for architecture and manufacturing industries.

3D Design and Modeling

Learn to create both digital and physical 3D models.

Laser-Cut Models

Create physical models using advanced manufacturing equipment to laser-cut parts.

3D Printed Parts and Molds

Learn how to use state-of-the-art 3D printers to create parts and molds.

Potential Career Paths

Architectural Drafter

Use CAD software to create detailed plans, layouts, and technical drawings that support building designs and architectural projects.

Commercial Drafter

Use CAD software to develop precise technical drawings and plans for commercial buildings, including structural, mechanical, and layout details.

Interior Design Drafter

Use CAD software to produce interior floor plans, layouts, and detailed drawings that support space planning and interior design projects.

Civil Drafter

Create detailed technical drawings and plans for construction and infrastructure projects, utilizing CAD software.

Mechanical Drafter

Use CAD software to produce technical drawings and plans for mechanical devices, equipment, and systems.

Additive Manufacturing Drafter

Use CAD software to design 3D models and prepare digital files for additive manufacturing processes such as 3D printing.

OTECH Partners who hire our Drafting and Design graduates

Program Overview

The Drafting and Design program immerses students in a project-based curriculum focused on one of the following industries: Architecture Design, Structural Design, Civil Design, Interior Design, Manufacturing Design, and Additive Manufacturing Design. Students receive one-on-one aid from experienced instructors, review best practices, and focus on industry standards. All courses are computer-intensive and competency-based.

Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
Available to view here 

Tuition & Cost

Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$2,895.00

Estimated Materials Cost
$0.00

Estimated High School Student Cost
$70.00

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes

TEDR 1010 Advanced Technical Drafting
MaterialRequiredNew
Ashleigh Congdon-Fuller, Antonio Ramirez, Douglas Smith Technical Drawing 101 with AutoCAD 2026: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Drafting Theory and Practice ISBN: 978-1630577520$96.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1130 Commercial Drafting
MaterialRequiredNew
ASCENT Autodesk Revit 2026 Structure Fundamentals CDCpublications, 2026. ISBN: 978-1-63057-744-5$110.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1100 Residential Drafting
MaterialRequiredNew
Elise Moss Autodesk Revit 2026 Architecture Basics: From the Ground Up ISBN: 1630577421$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1110 Introduction to Building Information Modeling
MaterialRequiredNew
Daniel John Stine Design Integration Using Autodesk Revit 2026: Architecture, Structure and MEP ISBN: 978-1630577261$110.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1300 Civil Drafting
MaterialRequiredNew
Ascent Autodesk Civil 3D 2026 Fundamentals 2026. ISBN: 978-1-63057-733-9$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1108 Architectural CAD Modeling Interior Design
MaterialRequiredNew
SketchUp Training Manual (PDF Download)✔$36.45
Subtotal of required materials$36.45
TEDR 1120 Residential Architectural Design
MaterialRequiredNew
Daniel John Stine Residential Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026 ISBN: 978-1630577315$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1125 Structural Design
MaterialRequiredNew
SanDisk 3.0 Flash Drive✔$25.75
Subtotal of required materials$25.75
TEDR 1145 Architectural Rendering
MaterialRequiredNew
Daniel John Stine Interior Design Using Autodesk Revit 2026: Introduction to Building Information Modeling for Interior Designers ISBN: 978-1630577506$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1220 Production Drafting
MaterialRequiredNew
David A. Madsen & David P. Madsen Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing NE. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, 2023. ISBN: 9781645646433$119.95
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1275 Milling Machining
MaterialRequiredNew
Kuang-Hua Chang Machining Simulation Using SOLIDWORKS CAM 2025 ISBN: 978-1630577247$80.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1310 Civil Design
MaterialRequiredNew
Rick Ellis A Practical Guide to Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 ISBN: 9781934865804$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1320 Civil Surveying
MaterialRequiredNew
Ascent – Center for Technical Knowledge Autodesk Civil 3D 2024: Essentials for Surveyors (Imperial Units) ISBN: 1959504703$80.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 1330 Civil Geographical Information Systems
MaterialRequiredNew
Rick Ellis and Russell Martin A Practical Guide to GIS in Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 ISBN: 9781934865781$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 2100 Advanced BIM
MaterialRequiredNew
Ascent Autodesk Revit 2026 MEP Fundamentals ISBN: 978-1-63057-757-5$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 2105 BIM Coordination
MaterialRequiredNew
Ascent – Center for Technical Knowledge Autodesk Navisworks 2024: Fundamentals ISBN: 978-1962037150$100.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 2180 Architectural Standards
MaterialRequiredNew
Alan Jefferies Architectural Drafting & Design. 6th. Cengage, ISBN: 9781435481626$333.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 2181 Commercial Standards
MaterialRequiredNew
Alan Jefferis Commercial Drafting and Detailing. 3rd. Cengage, ISBN: 9781435425972$306.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 2210 Photoshop for Interior Designers
MaterialRequiredNew
Suining Ding Photoshop® for Interior Designers: A Nonverbal Communication ISBN: 978-1609015442$60.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 2230 Machine Power Design
MaterialRequiredNew
Clois E Kicklighter Drafting & Design. 7th. Clois E Kicklighter, Goodheart Wilcox, 2018. ISBN: 9781590709030$113.75
Subtotal of required materials$0.00
TEDR 2240 3D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing
MaterialRequiredNew
No additional materials required✔$0.00
Subtotal of required materials$0.00

This program has no admission requirements. You may start your admissions application at any time.

3/9/2026
  • Develop a general knowledge of the drafting and design industries.
  • Define terminology and processes related to drafting and design.
  • Demonstrate correct sketching techniques. 
  • Use visual communication to convey design ideas.
  • Interpret and prepare industry standard documents.
  • Create accurate 2D and 3D models using the state of industry software.
  • Develop drawings that align with industry conventions and standards.
  • Practice redlining and iterating designs.
  • Create physical models.
Course Syllabus →
CADT1002Portfolio Creations1$95
CADT1010Introduction to Engineering and Technical Design4$380
CADT1105Architectural 2D Design4$380
CADT1110Basic Computer Aided Design4$380
CADT1115Structural 2D Design4$380
CADT1125Civil 2D Design4$380
CADT1216Architectural CAD Modeling Interior Design4$380
CADT1220Architectural CAD Project1$95
CADT2105Milling Machining3$285
CADT21103D Parametric Solid Modeling4$380
CADT2121Engineering Design3$285
CADT2140Machine Design3$285
CADT2155Advanced Design2$190
CADT2170Engineering Drawings3$285
CADT2180Surface Modeling2$190
CADT2185Mold Design2$190
CADT21953D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing4$380
CADT2230Materials and Methods4$380
CADT2311Architectural Design2$190
CADT2331Architectural CAD4$380
CADT2340Residential Architectural Design4$380
CADT2361Architectural Rendering2$190
CADT2420Photoshop for Interior Design3$285
CADT2510Structural Design Applications I3$285
CADT2535BIM (Building Information Modeling)3$285
CADT2540Structural Steel Detailing3$285
CADT2550Structural Design Applications II3$285
CADT2560Advanced BIM4$380
CADT2720Civil Drafting3$285
CADT2725Civil Design4$380
CADT2735Civil Surveying3$285
CADT2751Civil GIS (Geographic Information System)3$285
CADT2760Civil Design Final Project3$285
COMP1006Fundamentals of Composites2$190
GDTE1100Adobe Photoshop3$285
MATH0922Math I2$190
MATH1075Applied Technical Math I1$95
MATH1080Applied Technical Math II1$95
MATH1085Applied Technical Math III1$95
Rex Thornock

Rex received a drafting certificate from Ogden-Weber Area Vocational Center in 1987. He has nine years of industry experience as a CAD drafter working for Chromalox, Fram Inc., Bourn’s Sensors/Controls, and KHI Engineers prior to receiving the CAD drafting instructor position here at the Ogden-Weber Technical College in 1996. In 2006, he received an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Design Graphics Engineering Technology from Weber State University.

Office Hours (by appointment)
M-F: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
T: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location
Manufacturing Tech 201A

rex.thornock@otech.edu

801-627-8360