ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Program Coordinator: Mark Comeau - 885-2387

The Architectural Design Technology Associate Degree Program is designed to expand opportunities for those interested in the drafting/design fields. The program serves those seeking entry-level positions and those who plan on continuing studies at a university. The program exposes students to the fundamentals of traditional drafting and design and incorporates leading edge technology of computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD). Graduates of the program will be qualified to fill many diverse positions in the industry or transfer to a baccalaureate or professional degree program. Positions may include: design and production under the supervision of a registered architect, draftsperson for construction or development firms, architectural representative for vendor sales, and designer/draftsperson for facility planners.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
CURRICULUM
(suggested two year sequence)

Course ID

Title of Course

Credits

 

 

SEMESTER I

 

 

 

 

ARC* K102

Architecture of the World

3

 

 

ARC* K135

Construction Graphics

1

 

 

ARC* K135L

Construction Graphics Lab

2

 

 

CAD* K106

Computer-Aided Drafting

1

 

 

CAD* K107

Computer-Aided Drafting Lab

2

 

 

ENG* K101°

Composition

3

 

 

PHY* K114°

Mechanics

4

 

 

 

TOTAL

16

 

 

SEMESTER II

 

 

 

 

ARC* K108

Building Materials

3

 

 

ARC* K137°

Architectural Detailing

1

 

 

ARC* K137L°

Architectural Detailing Lab

2

 

 

CAD* K214°

Computer-Aided Drafting - Construction

1

 

 

CAD* K215°

Computer-Aided Drafting Lab - Construction

2

 

 

COM* K173°

Public Speaking

3

 

 

MAT* K186°

Precalculus

4

 

 

MEC* K114°

Statics

3

 

 

 

TOTAL

19

 

 

SEMESTER III

 

 

 

 

ACC* K111°

Principles of Accounting I

 

 

 

or

or

 

 

 

BBG* K101

Introduction to Business

3

 

 

or

or

 

 

 

BMG* K202°

Principles of Management

 

 

 

ARC* K211°

Architectural Design I

1

 

 

ARC* K211L°

Architectural Design I Lab

2

 

 

ARC* K221

Contracts & Specifications

3

 

 

ARC* K282°

Trends & Issues

3

 

 

___________

Humanities: Humanities and Arts

3

 

 

 

TOTAL

15

 

 

SEMESTER IV

 

 

 

 

ARC* K213°

Architectural Design II

1

 

 

ARC* K213L°

Architectural Design II Lab

2

 

 

ARC* K227

Codes and Ordinances

3

 

 

ARC* K241°

Site Analysis

2

 

 

ARC* K241L°

Site Analysis Lab

1.5

 

 

___________

Humanities: Social Science

3

 

 

___________

Open Elective

3

 

 

 

TOTAL

15.5

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

65.5

 

 


° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.

 

Architectural Design Technology, Associate in Science Degree
Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1.      demonstrate a mastery of the basic skills sets required for entry level in architectural drafting and design.

2.      integrate a core curriculum with architectural design theory, technical background, and practice elements in order to seek advanced professional degrees.

  1. pursue expanded opportunities in the drafting and design fields for those with previous experience in allied areas.
  2. demonstrate competence in the specific traditional and computer drafting skills required in today’s architectural industry consisting of conceptual, schematic, and developmental and construction detail drawing.
  3. demonstrate and apply skills necessary for visual thinking and graphic problem solving.
  4. work cooperatively and productively in collaborative and team settings.
  5. attain an expanded awareness and a critical understanding of modern construction material products, their source, use, and design limitations.
  6. become familiar and productive with industry standard software applications.
  7. demonstrate sufficient depth of understanding of design and production components.
  8. adopt life-long learning and intellectual growth as an integral part of a career in architectural design technology due to ever-evolving components and systems.

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