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
Associated in Applied Science Degree
First Semester
ADCG 133 - Introduction To Architecture 3 credit hours
ADCG 134 - Architectural Graphics 3 credit hours
ADCG 144 - Computer Graphics for Architects 1 credit hour
ADCG 255 - Revit 4 credit hours
ENGL 131 - First-Year English I 3 credit hours
MATH 125 - Technical Math I 3 credit hours
or
MATH 131 - College Algebra 4 credit hours
Total: 17-18 Credit Hours
Second Semester
ADCG 200 - Architectural Rendering 3 credit hours
ADCG 232 - Architectural Design I 4 credit hours
DRFT 140 - Computer Aided Drafting 4 credit hours
MATH 132 - Trigonometry 3 credit hours
or
Mathematics or Physical/Life Science Elective* 3-4 credit hours
SPCH 131 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours
or
SPCH 145 - Public And Private Communication 3 credit hours
*When using MATH 112 to meet the Mathematics/Physical/Life Science elective, a student must earn a grade of C or better.
Total: 17-18 Credit Hours
Third Semester
ADCG 233 - Architectural Design II 4 credit hours
ADCG 258 - Architectural Building Systems 4 credit hours
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 credit hours
Total: 14 Credit Hours
Fourth Semester
ADCG 150 - Sustainable Principles 3 credit hours
ADCG 210 - Architectural History 3 credit hours
ADCG 259 - Construction of Buildings 4 credit hours
Architectural Technology Electives (see list) 2 - 4 credit hours
Total: 12-14 Credit Hours
Approved Architectural Technology Electives List
ADCG 256 - Advanced Revit 4 credit hours
ART 141 - History Of Art I 3 credit hours
ART 142 - History Of Art II 3 credit hours
DRFT 248 - Advanced Computer Aided Drafting 4 credit hours
DRFT 249 - Topics In CAD I 2 credit hours
DRFT 251 - Product Design And Development 4 credit hours
DRFT 253 - Introduction to 3D Parametric Design 4 credit hours
DRFT 254 - Advanced Inventor 4 credit hours
DRFT 270 - Drafting Instruction Internship 2 credit hours
DRFT 271 - Drafting/CAD Internship 2 credit hours
ECOL 150 - GIS/GPS Mapping For Industry 3 credit hours
HIST 131 - Western Civilization I 3 credit hours
HIST 132 - Western Civilization II 3 credit hours
HIST 135 - World History I 3 credit hours
HIST 136 - World History II 3 credit hours
MATH 171 - Calculus And Analytic Geometry I 5 credit hours
PHYS 125 - Applied Physics I 4 credit hours
PHYS 131 - Introduction To Physics I 4 credit hours
PHYS 132 - Introduction To Physics II 4 credit hours
Total hours required for the A.A.S. in Architectural Technology: 60
Architectural Graphics - ADCG/GRAPH.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
ADCG 134 - Architectural Graphics 3 credit hours
ADCG 200 - Architectural Rendering 3 credit hours
ADCG 232 - Architectural Design I 4 credit hours
ADCG 255 - Revit 4 credit hours
DRFT 140 - Computer Aided Drafting 4 credit hours
Total: 18 Credit Hours
Total hours required for the Certificate of Completion in Architectural Graphics: 18
3D Architectural Modeling - ADCG/3D.CC
Certificate of Completion
Requirements:
ADCG 255 - Revit 4 credit hours
ADCG 256 - Advanced Revit 4 credit hours
Total: 8 Credit Hours