Architectural Technology Certificate

An overview of academic preparation and career opportunities in the fields of Architecture, Engineering and Construction as they pertain to the role of technical drafting, construction document production, architectural marketing and building product manufacturing.

An introductory studio course developing a set of working drawings for a residential construction project. Course topics include the history of drafting, drafting views, basic drafting techniques, measuring, residential terminology, basic document production and best practices. Emphasis on document production for wood-frame construction and the application of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software into the design process. This course advances to explore multi-family construction concepts, design considerations and code implications. An examination of the coordination and drafting of civil engineering information for residential design is included. (Prerequisites: None)

This introductory Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) course explores AutoCAD Architecture beginning with basic AutoCAD tools and advancing to AutoCAD Architecture tools. CAD management concepts and exploring AutoCAD Architecture 3D are included. (Prerequisites: None)

An exploration of building materials used in commercial and residential construction. Common building materials such as wood, masonry, concrete, and metals will be examined. Basic building methods such as foundation systems, framing systems, and windows-door systems are analyzed. Introduction to architectural detail drafting and software detail component libraries are included. (Prerequisites: None)

An introductory studio course developing a set of working drawings for a light commercial construction project. Course topics include commercial construction principles, commercial terminology, document management, advanced document production and best practices. Emphasis on document production for steel-frame construction and the application of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software into the design process. An introduction to the incorporation of state and local building code as they pertain to architectural design is included. (Prerequisite: ARCH 1101) (Co-Requisites: ARCH 1202 and ARCH 1203)

Introductory Building Information Modeling (BIM) course that explores Revit for Architecture. An in-depth practice of basic Revit tools as they pertain to modeling basics, drafting views, detail creation, construction documentation, and renderings. A strong emphasis on industry standards and best practice for BIM. (Prerequisites: ARCH 1101) (Co-requisite: ARCH 1201)

A continued exploration of building assemblies used in construction. Common building methods such as concrete, structural steel, light-gauge steel framing, and membrane roofing are examined. Commercial applications of fabricated stair/railings and elevator systems are analyzed. A strong emphasis on architectural detail drafting and full unitization of software detail component libraries. Coordination and drafting of civil engineering information for commercial architecture is also included. (Prerequisite: ARCH 1103) (Co-Requisite: ARCH 1201)