Contact: Jim Freygang, jfreygan@ivytech.edu, (574)289-7001 ext. 5397
Want to know the secrets of good design? The Design Technology Program will show you how you can become a valuable member of a process engineering team. You'll learn how to design solutions for modifying new or existing buildings, developing innovative commercial products, creating compelling animations and technical brochures, or carving complex machine parts from simple blocks of wood. Choose from one of four specialties--Architectural, Mechanical, Graphics or CAD-CAM--and you'll be on your way to an exciting career in an in-demand field.
Degrees certificates and specialties
Degrees certificates and specialties
Design Technology /Associate of ScienceArchitectural Specialty (Transfers to ISU) South Bend Curriculum 07-08Design Technology /Associate of ScienceCADD Manufacturing SpecialtySouth Bend Curriculum 07-08Elkhart Curriculum 07-08Design Technology /Associate of ScienceMechanical SpecialtySouth Bend Curriculum 07-08Design Technology /Associate of Applied Science Architecture SpecialtySouth Bend Curriculum 07-08Elkhart Curriculum 07-08
Design Technology /Associate of Applied Science (via distance ed.) Architecture Specialty
South Bend Curriculum 07-08
Warsaw Curriculum 07-08 Elkhart Curriculum 07-08
Design Technology /Associate of Applied Science (via distance ed.) Civil Specialty
South Bend Curriculum 07-08
Warsaw Curriculum 07-08 Elkhart Curriculum 07-08
Design Technology /Associate of Applied ScienceCADD Manufacturing Specialty South Bend Curriculum 07-08 Ekhart Curriculum 07-08
Design Technology /Associate of Applied Science (via distance ed.)CADD Manufacturing Specialty South Bend Curriculum 07-08 Warsaw Curriculum 07-08
Design Technology /Associate of Applied Science Computer Graphics SpecialtySouth Bend Curriculum 07-08Elkhart Curriculum 07-08
Design Technology /Associate of Applied Science Mechanical Specialty South Bend Curriculum 07-08Elkhart Curriculum 07-08
Design Technology /Associate of Applied Science (via distance ed.) Mechanical Specialty South Bend Curriculum 07-08Warsaw Curriculum 07-08 Elkhart Curriculum 07-08
All classes are 3 credits unless indicated
Program description The Design Technology Program is competency-based and is designed to be responsive to the needs of business and industry. The program develops the general knowledge, technical skills and critical thinking skills required of entry-level technicians and prepares students to respond to future advances and changes in their industry. Students may specialize in areas such as CAD/CAM, Architecture, Mechanical or Computer Graphics. An internship or co-op experience is included.
Program optionsProgram options include the Associate of Science (AS) degree, the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, and Career Development Certificate. Both the AS and AAS degree programs transfer into four-year programs at Bethel College, Ferris State University, Indiana State University, Ball State University and elsewhere.
Typical careers• Assistant engineer
• CAD operator
• CAD or CAM applications
• Cost estimator
• Industrial designer
• Drafting consultant
• Draftsperson
• Technical illustrator
• Technical specialist
Employment outlookEmployment potential for drafting-related occupations is strong. Job opportunities are expected to increase 36 percent by 2005 in architectural and engineering firms, material suppliers and new product development departments for manufacturers.
Occupational areas• Construction companies
• Engineering, architectural and design consulting firms
• Government agencies
• Research and development firms
• Self-employment
EarningsNational: Average wage $19.55 an hour
Indiana: Average wage $17.36 an hour
South Bend: Average wage $12.05 an hour
Area employers of program graduates• Allied Signal Inc./Honeywell International
• American Rubber Products Corp.
• Belvedere Corp.
• Bosch Braking Systems
• Coachman Industries Inc.
• CTB Inc.
• DLZ Corp.
• Commercial Structures
• CTG & Associates
• Grinnell Fire Protection Inc.
• Goshen Coach
• Harmon Inc.
• M. Miller Construction Inc.
• Monaco Coach Corp.
• North American Signs
• Panzica Corp.
• Reese Products Inc.
• The Troyer Group Inc.
• Utilimaster Corp.
• Zimmer Inc.
Sources: CHOICES; Indiana Career and Postsecondary Advancement Center (ICPAC); surveys of program
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