A few areas of opportunity for industrial design technicians include piping design,
building design, mechanical design, land development, structural design, ...
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Industrial Design Technology Program Description
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The ACC Industrial Design Technology Program provides
Associate of Applied Science Degree
extensive hands on training. Courses within the program
Industrial Design Technology .............................. 64 credit hours
cover basic principles of engineering, drafting, and design
(2 years)
as well as provide advanced specialized training in piping, commercial building and mechanical design. Students
Industrial Design Technology .............................. 64 credit hours
may choose a general Industrial Design Technology
Pipe Design Specialization
(2 years)
degree to study the various disciplines that ACC has to offer. Specializations are also available for pipe design,
Industrial Design Technology .............................. 64 credit hours
commercial building design, and mechanical design.
Commercial Building Design Specialization
(2 years)
This well-rounded education provides students with many opportunities and the necessary qualifications for
Industrial Design Technology .............................. 64 credit hours
employment as entry-level drafters.
Mechanical Design Specialization
(2 years)
Students of the Industrial Design Technology Program require problem solving and critical thinking, manual dexterity, artistic interest, technical drawing skill, craftsmanship, computing skills, self-discipline, and
Certificate Industrial Design Technology .............................. 34 credit hours (1 year)
conceptual vision.
Career Opportunities A few areas of opportunity for industrial design technicians include piping design, building design, mechanical design, land development, structural design, machine design, and fabrication. Alvin Community College Industrial Design graduates have close to a 100% job placement rate. Many students find employment prior to graduation. According to www.onetonline.org the average salary for industrial design technicians in Texas is between $43,000 and $60,000 depending on specialization.
For more information call 281-756-3784 or email
[email protected]. Alvin Community College does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, handicap, age, national origin, or veteran status. The College reserves the right to alter or discontinue courses and programs.
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Alvin Community College
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Industrial Design Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree Specializations
First Semester
credits
Business Computer Applications Manufacturing Materials Basic Computer-Aided Drafting
4 3 4
College Algebra
3
Drawing I
3
Second Semester
credits
Composition I Technical Calculations Technical Drafting Descriptive Geometry Intermediate Computer-Aided Drafting
3 4 4 3 4
Third Semester
credits
Learning Strategies or General Psychology or Introductory Sociology Strength of Materials Drafting Elective Solid Modeling and Design
3 3 4 4
Pipe Design Specialization Courses for (A.A.S.) Degree
credits
Structural Drafting Pipe Drafting Civil Drafting Advanced Pipe Drafting
4 4 4 4
Commercial Building Design credits Specialization Courses for (A.A.S.) Degree Structural Drafting Architectural Drafting Commercial Civil Drafting Mechanical and Electrical Systems
4 4 4 4
Mechanical Design Specialization Courses for (A.A.S.) Degree
credits
Mechanical Drafting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Introduction to Computer-Aid Manufacturing Machine Design
4 4 4 4
Industrial Design Technology (A.A.S.) Degree Specializations:
Fourth Semester
credits
Drafting Elective Drafting Elective Drafting Elective
4 4 4
Public Speaking
3
Industrial Design Technology (A.A.S.) Degree – credit hours
Commercial Building Design - credit hours 64
64
Mechanical Design - credit hours
Pipe Design - credit hours
Alvin Community College
64
64
