Programs
Drafting & Design TechnologyBasic Computer-Aided
Drafting & Design
Build the foundational drafting skills and AutoCAD proficiency that modern design environments demand, combining manual drafting techniques with industry-standard software to prepare you for immediate employment.
Program Overview
About This Program
The Basic CADD program is a two-semester, 29-credit course covering 600 hours of instruction. Students develop a strong foundation in technical drawing, design principles, and industry-standard drafting practices applicable across a wide range of fields.
The program emphasizes both manual and computer-aided drafting techniques, ensuring graduates can meet the needs of modern design environments from day one.
Program Goal: To equip students with the fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience necessary for immediate employment in drafting and design-related roles.
For a full course breakdown, view theGeneral Catalog (PDF).
Eligibility
Who Can Enroll
Open to post-secondary students and high school concurrent enrollment students. Both pathways carry identical pricing and curriculum.
Federal Financial Aid Available
This program qualifies for Federal Financial Aid, including Pell Grants, SEOG, and Federal Work Study. Visit theFAFSA page to apply or learn more.
Admissions Requirements
Conditions of Enrollment
Schedule
Class Schedule
Tuition & Fees
Program Cost
Costs are broken out by semester below. The combined total covers all tuition and fees paid directly to TCR. Indirect costs (housing, transportation, and personal expenses) are estimates from the Colorado Department of Higher Education.
Semester 1
Weeks 1–18
Semester 2
Weeks 19–36
Estimated Indirect & Total Program Costs
Indirect costs are not paid to TCR. They represent estimated living expenses based on the Colorado Department of Higher Education's monthly student budget projections.
Dependent student: Under 24, unmarried, no dependents of their own, not a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and not an emancipated minor. Parental information is required on the FAFSA.
Independent student: Age 24 or older, married, a graduate/professional student, a veteran or active-duty service member, an orphan or ward of the court, an emancipated minor, someone with legal dependents, or otherwise meeting federal criteria. Only the student's (and spouse's, if applicable) information is required on the FAFSA.