Online Drafting Courses

Drafting or Technical Drawing is that branch of study which deals with the learning of pattern making and composition of plans, that provides a visual idea of the working, construction and functioning of any model, building or machine.

Some areas where this study is of an extensive use are:
· Architectural Drawing: Deals specifically with designs of buildings.
· Electrical Drawing: Deals with the designing of electrical connections and concerned information.
· Structural Drawing: Deals with the design of a building's structure and details.
· Engineering Drawing: Deals with the design of engineered items and machines.
· Plumbing Drawing: Deals specifically with the designs of plumbing connections in a building

This area is used extensively in construction firms, and engineering companies. Sketching is the technique for this kind of drafting which is done by using many symbols, measurements and a variety of tools. These courses make you professional drafters, which is a growing demand in the rising corporate world. With the development of online education and students' inclination to work along with their studies, many universities have come up with their online programs and courses in Drafting.

Some popular Universities and Courses offering online courses in Drafting are:
· International Academy of Design and Technology
· Penn Foster Career School
· Purdue University- Main Campus
· Rochester Institute of Technology
· Michigan Technology University
· East Carolina University
· Jonson College
· Eastern Michigan University
· Purdue University- Calumet Campus
· Purdue Campus- North Central Campus
· University of Alaska Fairbanks
· University of Alaska Anchorage

Some popular online Courses and Programs for Drafting are:
· Associate of Science in Building Information Modeling
· Drafting with AutoCAD
· Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting
· BA in Computer Aided Drafting
· Masters in Computer Aided Design and Drafting
· BS in Deign Drafting
· Drafting Technology Associates
· BS in Technology Management
· Associate Degree CAD Architectural Drafting
· Bachelor of Drafting with AutoCAD

Though the courses are diverse, their duration depends on the certifications they are offering, and hence differ from 1 year to 3 years, and accordingly they differ in their course structure as well, but all of them deals with the areas of same branch.

Course structure:
· Advertising Concepts
· Elements of Visual Advertising
· Principles of Marketing
· Copywriting
· Photography for Advertising
· Consumer Behavior
· Audio / Video for Advertising
· Direct Marketing
· Public Relations
· Art Direction Project
· Special Topics in Advertising
· Design Media Planning
· Computer Aided Design Interface
· Introduction to Computer Aided Design
· Drawing Document Methods
· Building Information Modeling
· Building Construction Methods
· Sustainable Design Methods

Eligibility for online Drafting courses

The minimum eligibility for the courses would be High School Diploma or an equivalent education from an accredited school or college. Though on higher levels also a student can apply for Drafting courses, either after finishing graduation or undergraduation.

The area also offers various job opportunities to the students, in many industries, on a global platform as well. And since the demand is increasing, the organizations have been looking for potential from students pursuing their online education as well.

Job opportunities after online Drafting courses 

. Architects
· Architecture Designers
· Drafters
· Landscape Architects
· Web Engineer
· Systems 3G Architects
· Graphic Artist
· Web Designer
· Web Copywriter
· Professor

The areas where jobs in Drafting are offered are:

· Engineering Firms
· Architect Firms
· Design Firms
· Landscape Architecture Designing Firms
· Interior Designing Firms
· Civil Engineering Firms
· Technology Firms
· Contractor Firms
· Construction Firms
· Academics