Thomson Education Direct
Distance learning is one of the fastest and most popular forms higher learning and career education for adults looking for a convenient and inexpensive way gain the skills required for new careers, qualify for advancement opportunities, and increase their standard of living. With millions of students enrolled since 1890, Education Direct is the world's largest and most reputable distance learning school.

Programs: - Diploma Programs: - Artist - Auto Repair Technician - AutoCAD® - Bookkeeping - Carpenter - Child Day Care Management - Dental Assistant - Diesel Mechanics - Electrician - Floral Design - Freelance Writer - High School - Home Inspector - HVAC Technician - Interior Decorator - Medical Insurance Clerk - Medical Office Assistant - Motorcycle Repair Technician - Paralegal Studies (ASB Degree) - PC Repair - PC Maintenance Technology - Pet Groomer - Pharmacy Technician - Plumber - Private Investigator - Professional Bridal Consultant - Professional Locksmithing - Small Engine Repair - Teacher Aide - Travel Agent - Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Technician (AST Degree). Locations: Online.

Vatterott College

Vatterott College - CADD Programs

International Academy of Design & Technology

International Academy of Design & Technology - Several Campus Locations
At the International Academy of Design & Technology, we believe that college is not just the frosting on your education, but the beginning of your career. We believe that hard practical work is the most enjoyable work because it leads to concrete goals, jobs and self-fulfillment that can last a lifetime. At the Academy, we take pride in our curriculum, which is continually reviewed by an active representativey Board, ensuring that you will be properly trained in the current technologies and well prepared to take on the new millennium.

Programs: Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. - Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects. - Information Technology. - Design and Visual Communications, General. - Commercial and Advertising Art. - Graphic Design. - Fashion/Apparel Design. - Design and Visual Communications, General. - Design and Visual Communications, - Commercial and Advertising Art. - Fashion/Apparel Design. - Interior Design. - Design and Visual Communications, General. - Design and Visual Communications, General.
Fashion Merchandising. - E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce. - Fashion Merchandising.

Locations: Fairmont, WV - Chicago, IL - Schaumburg, IL - Detroit, MI - Las Vegas, NV - Montreal, CAN - Nashville, TN - Orlando, FL - Pittsburgh, PA - Seattle, WA - Tampa, FL - Toronto, Canada.

ITT Technical Institute

ITT Technical Institute - Campuses Nationwide with CADD Programs Drafting is a graphic language used by industry to communicate ideas and plans from the creative-design stage through production. Computer drafting and design is one way to produce drawings in traditional design and drafting fields. This program combines wherever appropriate computer-aided drafting with conventional methods of graphic communication to solve drafting and basic design-related problems. The program will help graduates prepare to work in entry-level positions in many diverse areas of technical drafting and design.

Students will be exposed to both classroom theory and laboratory projects. Students will be required to create a variety of drawings of various sizes on different drawing media, and will use conventional as well as computer-aided drafting equipment.

The goal of the Computer Drafting and Design program is to help the student acquire the skills to enter the workplace as a versatile draftsperson able to make basic design decisions and capable of addressing the challenges of future technological advances in the drafting and design profession.

Career Opportunities
Many industries use drafters who can translate ideas, sketches and specifications of an engineer, architect or designer into complete and accurate working plans needed to make products, engineer projects or create structures. Graduates may begin their careers in a variety of entry-level positions in various fields involving drafting and design, some of which include mechanical drafting, piping drafting, architectural and construction drafting, civil drafting, interior design, illustration and design detailing. The availability of micro-CAD systems has enabled even small drafting firms to utilize computer-aided drafting and design.

Graduates who have difficulty distinguishing colors may not be able to perform the essential functions of various positionsinvolving computer drafting and design.

School Equipment
Throughout the program students will use drawing tables, light tables, parallel edges and print machines. The CAD laboratory is equipped with micro-CAD terminals, plotters and a draft printer. Students regularly use smaller tools such as portable drafting boards, drafting instruments, scales and calculators. Refer to Student Equipment in the Online Course Information section of this catalog for information relating to the student equipment requirements for the distance education courses that are taught online over the Internet.

Class Size
Classes generally range in size from 15 to 35 students. Depending on the course subject matter, certain classes may contain a greater or lesser number of students.