Courses
Technical Illustration (TECI)
50 Bridging to
Technical Illustration
1 hour, 1 unit
Grade Only
This course is designed to assist students in exploring the possibility of
pursuing a career in the field of technical illustration. This introductory
course, outlines career options within the field, places of employment, overview
of the current technology, areas of specialization, testing requirements and
professional organizations. (FT) Associate Degree Credit and not Transferable.
101 Basic
Technical Illustration
1.5 hours lecture,
4.5 hours lab, 3 units
Grade Only
This course covers the basics of technical illustration as it applies to the
technical publications industry. Emphasis is placed on visualization skills,
technical document analysis, and illustration development. Projects progress
from technical illustration of mechanical details on CAD to pictorial procedures
as required by industry. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and
private colleges and universities.
102 Advanced
Technical Illustration
1.5 hours lecture,
4.5 hours lab, 3 units
Grade Only
Prerequisite: Technical Illustration 101 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
This course is a continuation of Basic Technical Illustration 101. This course
is designed to emphasize advanced pictorial problems of complex mechanical
assemblies as they apply to current technical illustration industrial standards.
Projects will progress from CAD generated technical illustrations of exploded
views in isometric, wireframe, and solids modes to exploring current procedures
of pictorial development as required by industry. (FT) Associate Degree Credit &
transfer to CSU and private colleges and universities.
This discipline may offer specialized instruction in one or more of the
following areas: Supervised Tutoring (044), Special Topics (265), Independent
Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296), Service Learning (277), Applied
Applications and Software Skills (045L), or Work Experience (270). Please refer
to the class schedule and/or see the dean or department chair for availability.
