The Architectural Technology curriculum provides individuals with knowledge and skills that can lead to employment in the field of architecture or one of the associated professions.
Students receive instruction in construction document preparation, materials and methods, environmental and structural systems, building codes and specifications, and computer applications as well as complete a design project. Optional courses may be provided to suit specific career needs.
The Architectural Building Design Certificate is a higher second-year certificate that demonstrates students’ skills and knowledge as it relates to basic building design concepts. Students learn to apply skills from environmental systems ranging from mechanical, electrical and plumbing to sustainable design strategies to architectural structures, site planning and building codes.
The first-level Architectural CAD Certificate prepares students in basic knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD software and its application with architectural two-dimensional drawing. Students will learn to generate floor plans, elevations and sections, as well as standard architectural industry graphic standards.
The Architectural Construction Technology Certificate is completed in the second year and demonstrates a student's understanding, knowledge and application of architectural construction technology as it relates to the use of software with residential and commercial building construction.
The Architectural Graphics Certificate is an upper-level certificate that prepares students for generating higher-level architectural rendering and portfolio graphic skills.
The Building Information Modeling Certificate is an upper-level certificate. Students learn basic Revit Architecture software skills, as well as SketchUp Software and an introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Students apply knowledge of architectural building materials and architectural systems to generate 3-Dimensional digital architectural models.