Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) at Dallas College in Farmers Branch, Texas trains students to create detailed technical drawings for products, homes, offices and pipelines. The area of study includes workforce certificates, credit certificates and an Associate of Applied Science degree, preparing graduates for drafting and related design work. Pathways range from approximately two months to two years, with full-time completion estimates varying by credential; home study and online courses are available. The curriculum can support specialization in architectural, civil or mechanical drafting, with laboratory work using computers, printers and plotters and software such as AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. The page does not state an admission diploma, age minimum, license, examination or other program-specific requirement.
Dallas College, Brookhaven Campus, is a college in Farmers Branch, Texas, serving communities across the surrounding area. Its occupational fields include Business Administration, nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Computer Aided Design, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Office, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy. The campus also features Automotive Technology, Geographic Information Systems Technology, and Child Development and Early Childhood Education programs. Its early childhood education offerings include a partnership with Head Start of Greater Dallas and an on-site facility for observations and coursework. Automotive Technology provides multiple training paths for automotive service. The campus supports student life, career services, food pantry resources, athletics, art galleries, scenic courtyards, and a hiking trail connected to Vitruvian Park.