Associate's & Diploma - Computer Drafting & Design

The Computer Drafting and Design Emphasis of the Associate of Science Degree in Computer Information Science is comprised of a combination of courses in the general education, business and computer science areas. These courses provide the necessary information to prepare a student for a career as an entry level CAD operator.

Our computer drafting and design program takes students from the basics to an advanced understanding of CAD. Companies are looking for qualified candidates that display speed, accuracy and knowledge. CAD courses offered at Florida Technical College provides the skills needed in all three requirements to compete in today's job market.

In the computer drafting and design program, graduates will be trained to seek entry level employment in a number of occupations:

• Architect intern
• Civil surveying draftsperson
• Company CAD trainer
• Electrical draftsperson
• Entry-level draftsperson
• Interior design intern
• Mechanical draftsperson

The course work at FTC offers a comprehensive look at various CAD and drafting techniques, including architectural, electronic, mechanical and civil drafting and 3-D CAD.

Associate's - Network Administration - Hardware with Wireless Technology

The Associate of Science Degree in Network Administration/Hardware with Wireless Technology is composed of a combination of courses, which provide entry-level skills in such areas as network design and administration and network configuration. Coursework emphasizes Windows and A+ training. This program is designed to prepare a graduate for entry-level employment in network administration.

The rapid spread of computers and information technology has generated a need for highly trained workers to design and develop new hardware and software systems and to incorporate new technologies. These workers--computer systems analysts, database administrators, and computer scientists--include a wide range of computer specialists.

Associate's - Web Site and Graphic Design

The Associate of Science Degree in Web Site and Graphic Design is a combination of computer science, technical and creative coursework, and general education courses designed to prepare a graduate for entry-level positions in the business environment with an emphasis on technology-based commerce and customer interfacing through web design and web programming.

The need for highly trained web designers and programmers continues to rise. The development of new technologies usually leads to demand for various kinds of skilled workers with the Internet. The expanding integration of Internet technologies into businesses, for example, has resulted in a growing need for specialists who can develop and support Internet and intranet applications to keep companies competitive and successful. Also, the increasing importance being placed on "cybersecurity"--the protection of electronic information--will result in a need for workers skilled in information security.

Courses will include:

• Animation
• Digital imaging
• Applied design
• Web design
• Web graphics
• Web programming
• Maintaining websites
• Fireworks
• MX
• Flash MX
• Freehand
• Dreamweaver MX
• 3-D applications
• Adobe Creative Suite

Programming languages are also included in the curriculum, such as:

• PHP
• ASP
• Coldfusion
• HTML
• Actionscript
• Javascript
• XHTML

In Florida Technical College's Web Site and Graphic Design program, you will obtain a balanced and comprehensive education that will enable you to be creative in this highly competitive profession.