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Lori Bears | Senior Lecturer | Animation Game Design
Phone: 330-308-7438
Email: lbears@kent.edu
Technical Modeling Design - A.A.S.
Design your future with the Technical Modeling and Design Associate of Applied Science program. Develop the technical and creative skills needed to thrive in today's design industry. With a focus on hands-on experience and real-world projects, this program prepares you for success in a variety of design fields. Enroll now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in design. Read more...
Program Information
Technical Modeling Design at Kent State University at Tuscarawas
What is CAD?
CAD, or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), is technology for design and technical documentation, which replaces manual drafting with an automated process. CAD is used in many sectors and services in areas of architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. We use industry-standard software in a well-rounded curriculum to give individual the skills needed to work in different capacities and areas of interest.
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Certification
Certification is an important industry-recognized credential that showcases your talent and shows that you have the skills to start your career. The software should be a tool and we first teach the fundamentals for the course objectives so a student can apply the skills on the job regardless of software. However, since we use the industry-standard software in every class, we also ensure that we cover the certification objectives so that the student can take the certification test for the software used. This is a digital badge that can be added to your resume, portfolio, and professional networking sites and will give you an advantage in applying for these highly competitive jobs.
Take certification to another level!
In the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Technical Modeling Design, you can also choose major electives which will count towards the CAD for Manufacturing certificate. This certificate can be earned separately or in addition to your associate degree.
No better time than now!
Flexible scheduling options include day and evening in person as well as many online course offerings. All online courses are developed meeting the Quality Matters (QM) standards and taught by QM certified instructors to ensure the highest quality online course.
More reasons to enroll in Technical Modeling Design:
- Affordable tuition costs.
- Scholarships are available to students across all majors.
- Study Abroad, Honors Program, Student Research Colloquium, University Band and Choir, Intercollegiate Athletics – all the experiences of a large university are available to Kent State University Tuscarawas students for a fraction of the cost!
- Many employers work with your class schedule to complete your degree.
- Internships and jobs are available while going to school in the areas of technical illustration, drafting, as well as 2D and 3D modeling.
- Credit hours earned in the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Technical Modeling Design count toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Animation Game Design.
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Technical Modeling Design - A.A.S.
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Architectural and civil drafters
-2.5%
decline
102,900
number of jobs
$57,500
potential earnings
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Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
2.1%
slower than the average
91,600
number of jobs
$64,190
potential earnings
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Drafters, all other
0.6%
little or no change
15,200
number of jobs
$54,500
potential earnings
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Electrical and electronics drafters
0.5%
little or no change
25,300
number of jobs
$62,100
potential earnings
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Mechanical drafters
-8.3%
decline
57,500
number of jobs
$58,270
potential earnings
Skills and Jobs
- Image editing for artwork, illustrations, photographs, print and web
- Used by graphic designers, technical illustrators, web developers and an important skill to list on your resume for every job
- Computer-aided design (CAD) fundamentals to draw and edit digital 2D and 3D designs
- CAD technicians are needed in most every sector of work including mechanical, electrical, architectural and engineering fields
- Building-information modeling (BIM) for architectural design and 3D models
- Architectural and BIM specialists work not only in architectural and engineering firms, but are hired to create interior and virtual walk-through by real estate and property management companies
- Parametric solid modeling fundamentals to create 3D parts, assemblies and drawings
- Work with engineering or marketing firms to create 3D models for prototyping, 3D printing and product simulation
- 3D computer graphics and sculpting to create highly detailed, realistic renderings and animations of objects, rooms and terrain
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