Building Information Modeling, A.A.S.

The Building Information Modeling (BIM) program prepare students to pursue a drafting career. Students in the CAD program work with 2-D CAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and commercial and residential blueprint reading. Student completing the BIM degree program will have a broad range of 2-D and 3-D CAD, drafting skills and a solid, well-rounded educational foundation. Skills obtained at NTU give students the opportunity to apply in various internships with NASA, NASA affiliates and gain employment in various industries such as architectural or engineering firms. Students completing the BIM program will be given the opportunity to take the Autodesk Certified User exam to show competency in AutoCAD, Inventor (mechanical 3- D software) and Revit (architectural 3-D software). Students completing the CAD program only have the opportunity to take the Autodesk Certified User exam show competency in AutoCAD. NTU has articulation agreement to assist students to transfer to the Bachelor of Environmental Planning and Design (BAEPD) degree program at the University of New Mexico (UNM). The Community and Regional Planning Department will recognize students who complete this course of study as having met the same requirements for the degree as UNM student who have completed UNM courses. Student should contact the Undergraduate Advisor at the School of Architecture and Planning for current curriculum requirements.