Architectural Drafting

Opportunities

• are best for individuals who have at least two years of postsecondary training in drafting and considerable skill and experience using computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems.

Nature of Work

• Architectural Drafters draw architectural and structural features of buildings and other structures. Most drafters use computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems.

Training

• Community college credits are more likely to be accepted at 4-year colleges than are credits from technical institutes. After completing a 2-year associate degree program, graduates may obtain jobs as drafters or continue their education in a related field at 4-year colleges. Four-year colleges offer courses in architecture engineering and other related fields.
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Associate of Applied Science Degree

Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes

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ADT 100B Introduction to Drafting Theory

An introduction to manual drafting theory as utilized in fields of architecture, interior design and graphic arts. Geometric construction, orthographic projection, elevations and isometric drawings are included. Open lab will be required. Corequisite: CONS 120B. 3 Credits.

ADT 101B Architectural Residential Design

Emphasis will be placed on residential design by creating a full set of architectural working drawings and by using the proper residential code references. Open lab will be required. Prerequisites: ADT 100B, 107B, CONS 120B. 3 Credits.

ADT 103B Urban Planning

Surveying of urban planning to include historical examples and the theoretical, social, technical and environmental forces that shape this profession. 2 Credits.

ADT 104B Architectural Graphics

Architectural drafting and presentation techniques emphasizing two-dimensional renderings in color and black and white media. Prerequisites: ADT 101B and ART 101. 4 Credits.

ADT 198B ST: Fundamentals of Green Architecture

This class will explore the fundamentals of sustainable strategies and green design as they relate to architectural design. Such strategies as passive heating, cooling and lighting will be covered as well as the social, economics, and cultural implications or green design. Students will learn about sustainable materials and methods of construction as well as the cradle to grave waste cycle of materials. No prior knowledge is necessary only an interest in green architecture. 3 Credits.

ADT 198B ST: Photoshop for Architecture

Photoshop is Adobe’s flagship image editing software. It has numerous uses in the photography and design industries. This class will focus on the architectural specific application of Photoshop as a rending tool. Students will learn how to render both hand sketches and cad drawings using Photoshop CS4. Both interior and exterior environments will be covered. A general knowledge of AutoCAD is required. Students can expect to create a portfolio of their work during the semester. 3 Credits.

ADT 198B ST: Intermediate Revit

Revit is a powerful parametric 3D modeling program for designing buildings. This course covers a wide range of Intermediate level topics in Autodesk Revit, continuing to build on the concepts introduced in the Intro to Revit course. The primary objective of this course is to teach students to use the powerful design toolset and advanced drawing techniques to customize the software in order to produce professional detail drawings. Emphasis will be placed upon the creation of Revit templates, object styles, and materials. Students will create families and family types, use massing elements for conceptual design, use space planning and area analysis, import, export, and link files, render and use other visualization tools: Prerequisite: Intro to Revit class. 3 Credits.

ADT 198B ST: Architectural Visualization

This class will explore the simple and powerful combination of using Sketchup to quickly model 3d spaces and the render engine Vray to create photorealistic images for the purpose of effective design communication. 3 Credits.

ADT 201B Computer Aided Residential Design

This course will help the students comprehend the production and coordination of various drawing types and schedules utilizing AutoCAD software and emphasizing an ability to communicate design intent for residential building. Open lab will be required. Prerequisites: ADT 101B and CADD 105. 3 Credits.

ADT 205B Architectural Environmental Control Systems

This course will help students comprehend the principles of design relating to the creation of habitats that efficiently meet the needs of the intended occupant. Content will include general systems terminology and principles and green building construction. Prerequisites: ADT 107B and GEOG 103. 3 Credits.

ADT 210B Residential Structural Technology

This course will help students to apply basic structural principles to problems encountered in the design and construction of single family dwelling structures not exceeding two stories in height. Prerequisites: ADT 107B and PHYS 151. 3 Credits.

ADT 220B Architectural Design Portfolio

Students will develop a portfolio and resume for use in the acquisition of exhibitions and/or employment. This course is used to evaluate graduating students’ strengths and weaknesses of the Architectural Design Technology Program and will use a pass/fail grading method. Prerequisite: Program Director’s permission. 1 Credit.

ADT 290B Internship in Architectural Design Technology

Provide students the unique opportunity to work within selected firms/agencies of the Architectural Design industry, directed by a qualified professional and supervised by the instructor. One credit may be earned for each 5 hours worked per week, to a maximum of 4 credits total. Prerequisite: ADT 201B. 1-4 Credits.

(Posted 11 Nov 2009)

This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
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