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

3-4

 

 

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

 

 

___________

Elective: Humanities and Arts

3

 

 

 

TOTAL

15-16

 

 

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

 

 

___________

Elective: Social Science

3

 

 

___________

Open Elective

3

 

 

 

TOTAL

15.5

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

65.5-66.5

 

 


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

Architectural Design Technology, Associate in Science Degree
Program Objectives

Graduates of the Architectural Design Technology program will:

1.      Be qualified to make technical and creative contributions to and find employment in drafting, development, and design in the practice of architectural design technology.

2.      Have an appreciation for the need to be lifelong learners.

3.      Demonstrate professionalism and a sense of societal & ethical responsibility in their professional endeavors.

4.      Engage in professional development or study in a four-year degree program to pursue flexible career paths amid future technological changes.

 

Architectural Design Technology, Associate in Science Degree
Program Outcomes

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

  1. Practice the skills needed to work effectively in teams and as an individual.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate mathematical, computational, and graphic-thinking skills needed for architectural design technology applications.
  3. Combine oral, graphical, and written communication skills to present and exchange information effectively and communicate design solutions.
  4. Know of a professional code of ethics.
  5. Describe concepts relating to architectural design, construction, and continuous improvement.
  6. Describe how the concepts of design program, spatial analysis, historical precedence, and material methods and assemblies affect the design process.
  7. Illustrate an ability to think critically and identify, evaluate and solve complex design problems; demonstrate creativity and functionality in design problem solutions; and communicate solutions graphically and effectively.
  8. Recognize actions and acts of professionalism that allow them to become informed and participating citizens cognizant of ethics, civic duty, and social responsibility.
  9. Recognize the need to be lifelong learners.

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