This coursework prepares students for transfer into a university architectural program.  Emphasis is on current architectural and construction practices, fundamental design skills, sustainable building guidelines, and transfer preparation.  Students should review specific course requirements and transfer agreements with their architectural instructor and transfer counselor.  General education course requirements such as mathematics, physics, etc. will vary depending upon the specific university program.

Learning Outcome(s)

• • Successful students will demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of design theory, site analysis, structural and material applications.
  • Students will apply green design, perspective and rendering theory, programming client requirements to solve a series of design problems.

Associates Degree in Science (AS) / Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Prepares students for employment as a design/production drafter in the field of Architecture.  A drafter will use computer-aided drafting (CAD) or 3D dimensional software (REVIT) to produce designs, working drawings, charts, forms, and records.  Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.  Furthermore, follow building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.

Learning Outcome(s):

• Apply the principles of structural and building material applications.
• Develop the software skills required for employment in the architecture industry.
• Analyze, document, and draft construction drawings.

Associates Degree in Science (AS) / Certificate of Achievement (CA)