How to Choose a Good Drafting School

When you decided to enter the drafting field you didn't know there were going to be dozens of drafting schools competing for your education dollars. Now you want to know which one to choose. Here is how to choose a drafting school and get the most for your (or your parents') hard earned dollars.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Decide what type of drafting you'd like to do. There are civil, architectural, mechanical and structural drafting disciplines. A civil drafter works on things like roadways and site plans, an architectural drafter works on interior building plans, mechanical drafting works on things like motors and a structural drafter draws things like bridge plans.
2. Make a careful study of the drafting schools available. Not all schools will give you the same education. Make a short list of the schools you find most appealing and make sure to call and get all the details of the program before enrolling.
3. Consider a community college or junior college program for drafting school if you might choose later on to get an engineering degree. If you go to a trade school, the credits you earn there may not transfer to a 4-year school.
4. Peruse informational drafting school websites like findyourartschool.com to get a better picture of what's available. Here you can search for drafting schools in your area and by engineering discipline.
5. Visit an engineering firm and do an informational interview. Ask for a drafting school recommendation from the person you are interviewing. In most cases, engineering firms know best what skills the industry is looking for and can help you choose a good drafting school.

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