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Technical Modeling Design - A.A.S.

Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard CAD tools while mastering 2D and 3D modeling, graphics and animation. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Technical Modeling Design major emphasizes real-world projects that build practical, job-ready skills. You’ll also develop strengths in technical writing, programming and communication — preparing you to collaborate across a range of industries.

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Associate's Degree in Technical Modeling Design

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Modeling Design prepares students for entry-level positions as technical illustrators, drafter/designer technicians in business and computer animation and game design industries, as well as in the field of multimedia development.

Program Information for Technical Modeling Design - A.A.S.

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Modeling Design offers creative students the technological and artistic skills to navigate today’s competitive career path. Graduates gain design skills in computer-aided design (CAD), 2D and 3D modeling, digital graphics, photo-realistic rendering, animations and videos. The ability to combine technical precision with artistic creativity prepares graduates for entry-level jobs such as technical illustration, drafter/designer technician, architecture and manufacturing design, marketing and video game development. 

The degree program articulates with the , the and other select bachelor's degrees at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State.

Admissions for Technical Modeling Design - A.A.S.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply visualization, presentation, and image-processing tasks to various types of design projects.
  2. Create formal 2D drawings to scale with accurate dimensions.
  3. Design and create parametric solid models and assemblies.
  4. Create realistic renderings and animations from 3D scenes and models.
  5. Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
TMD 11003SOLID MODELING 3
TMD 12000DIGITAL GRAPHICS 3
TMD 12001TEXTURING AND RENDERING 3
TMD 22000TWO-DIMENSION COMMUNICATION 3
TMD 22001MODELING FOR ARCHITECTURE 3
TMD 22010THREE-DIMENSION SCULPTING 3
Major Electives, choose from the following:12
AGD 21000
FUNDAMENTALS OF MIXED REALITY
AGD 22004
MODELING AND TEXTURING II
AGD 22095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANIMATION AND GAME DESIGN
AGD 23020
GAMING AND CULTURE
ARTS 14000
DRAWING I
EMAT 10310
MY STORY ON THE WEB
MERT 12000
ENGINEERING DRAWING
MERT 12001
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
MERT 22003
COMPUTER-AIDED TOOL DESIGN
MERT 34002
ADVANCED SOLID MODELING
TMD 22095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN TECHNICAL MODELING DESIGN
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
or BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS
or ENTR 27056 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
EERT 32003TECHNICAL COMPUTING 3
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
3
3
3
3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BMRT 11000
or BUS 10123
or ENTR 27056
 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
or EXPLORING BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
3
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
TMD 12000 DIGITAL GRAPHICS 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Major Elective 3
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
TMD 11003 SOLID MODELING 3
TMD 22000 TWO-DIMENSION COMMUNICATION 3
Major Elective 3
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
EERT 32003 TECHNICAL COMPUTING 3
TMD 12001 TEXTURING AND RENDERING 3
!TMD 22001 MODELING FOR ARCHITECTURE 3
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Core Requirement 3
Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ENG 20002 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
TMD 22010 THREE-DIMENSION SCULPTING 3
Major Elective 3
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Core Requirement 3
General Elective 2
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully Online
    • Mostly Online
  • Location:
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Technical Modeling Design at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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. 

TMD student CAD rendering

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.

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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 . 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 (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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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.

Those who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Modeling Design at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the technical modeling design industry.

Architectural and civil drafters

4.1%

about as fast as the average

110,500

number of jobs

$64,280

potential earnings

Calibration technologists and technicians

4.7%

about as fast as the average

15,800

number of jobs

$65,040

potential earnings

Drafters, all other

-6.9%

decline

17,100

number of jobs

$62,010

potential earnings

Electrical and electronics drafters

-5.6%

decline

21,600

number of jobs

$73,720

potential earnings

Mechanical drafters

-6.5%

decline

42,900

number of jobs

$68,510

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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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