Program Coordinator Joel Hall
Architecture is the creative blend of art and science used in the design of environments for people. Problem-solving, decision-making, team leadership and imagination are key elements in making of an architect and lead to the exhilaration that comes from seeing a design idea become a physical reality.
This program aims to meet a growing need in the field of environmentally sustainable building design and construction, as performed by AAS-educated and certificate-prepared technicians who serve architectural, design, construction and other building-related organizations.
The goal is to combine specialized skill courses in drafting, architecture and relevant software skills with general-education courses so students have a firm foundation in basic academic skills, as well as skills important to green building and design. The curriculum places emphasis on development of a common set of trade skills centered on sustainable design and construction, as well as the acquisition of critical thinking, communication and problem solving ability.
Program Learning Objectives
- Prepare for entry into the work force as an entry-level architectural draftsperson
- Prepare for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in Architectural Studies
- Explore the field of architecture by taking courses for personal interest
- Identify the environmental and architectural responses to current issues and trends, such as health, safety, welfare, environmental regulations, and technology advancements
- Describe the roles, responsibilities and expectations of the architectural technician
- Define the application of science in the architectural technology
- Describe the changes and future trends in the role of the architectural technician
- Describe the different type of teams encountered by the architectural technician
- Identify the characteristics of a high performance or an effective team
Nature of Work: Architects may design, draw, build scale models, write, supervise or manage. They also may teach, perform research or consult. Most architects do not construct the buildings they design - that is usually done by construction firms. However, smaller projects, such as houses, are often built by the architect who designs them. Architects also may develop projects on their own, alone or in conjunction with financial advisors, real-estate developers or others. Architects do more than design space: they serve as consultants on a broad range of clients’ needs, including long-term business planning, relocation planning, human resources and space-use planning, facility maintenance programming and hundreds of other services.
Skills and Abilities: Those planning careers in architectural technology should be able to do freehand sketching, precise scale drawings utilizing CAD software, and “visualize” complicated objects in either pictorial form or flat views. They should be able to function as part of a team since they will work directly with customers, engineers, or project leaders.
Architectural Technology - ADCG/TECH.AAS
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Total: 17-18 Credit Hours
Total: 17-18 Credit Hours
Total: 12-14 Credit Hours
Approved Architectural Technology Electives List
Total hours required for the A.A.S. in Architectural Technology: 60
Architectural Graphics - ADCG/GRAPH.CC
Certificate of Completion
Total hours required for the Certificate of Completion in Architectural Graphics: 18
3D Architectural Modeling - ADCG/3D.CC
Certificate of Completion
Total hours required for the Certificate of Completion in 3D Architectural Modeling: 8
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