Welcome to the Design Technology program at Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington. You are about to enter an exciting field of study that I believe you will find to be both challenging and rewarding.

The Design Technology program utilizes the latest releases of AutoCAD® and SolidWorks® software on state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Design (CAD) equipment. The curriculum is designed to prepare the student to apply technical knowledge, problem-solving methods and skills in support of engineering and architectural activities while becoming proficient in CAD.

The Design Technology curriculum provides opportunities for graduates to be productive immediately with manufacturers of various products such as industrial machinery, consumer products, computers and control equipment, governmental and educational agencies, and architectural/engineering firms. Graduates are usually assigned as CAD Technicians, Mechanical Design Drafters, CAD Drafters, Mechanical Drafters, Architectural Drafters or Designers. The Design Technology curriculum stresses technical competence, and the desire to keep abreast of developments in the field that allow greater potential for future advancement into design.

As Program Chair and Professor in the Design Technology program, I look forward to meeting you as you begin your college career.

Please contact me should you wish further information on the College by calling (812) 330-6050 or by contacting via e-mail at kbarnes@ivytech.edu. I look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals and to seeing you on campus.

Sincerely,

Kirk Barnes 
Professor/School of Technology Chair
Ivy Tech Community College
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-6050
www2.bloomington.ivytech.edu/dsn