Architectural Graphics
Associate of Applied Science Transfer Degree
105 Credits
The Architectural Graphics AAS-T degree prepares students for careers with architecture firms, construction companies, city, county, and state architectural and civil engineering departments and corporate architectural and civil engineering departments. Technicians are needed to develop site plans, construction details, building designs, cost estimates, specification plans for new buildings, and for remodeling and additions to existing buildings.
Graduates are prepared in translating the rough sketches, layouts, and written specifications of architects, engineers, or designers into a drawing using current technology and showing the complete details and specifications for the finished product.
Architectural Graphics AAS-T degree graduates will:
- Be prepared for entry-level positions in the architectural, engineering or construction field with the ability to be independent and self-directed
- Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration skills and processes in the workplace
- Apply knowledge to create drawings by hand and using technology
- Read architectural prints and solve common architectural problems
- Complete a comprehensive design project
- Demonstrate industry ready skills in basic drafting fundamentals, concepts and techniques
- Employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
- Exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior
- Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and technical and information literacy skills
- Meet Social Science, Humanities, Written Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning distribution area outcomes
It is the student's responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or adviser. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.
Admission Dates: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Program Requirements
| ARCH | 201 | History of American Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH | 205 | Theory of Architecture | 3 |
| ARGT | 111 | Architectural Print Reading I | 2 |
| ARGT | 112 | Construction Techniques | 3 |
| ARGT | 121 | Architectural Graphics | 4 |
| ARGT | 131 | Revit Architecture I | 4 |
| ARGT | 132 | Revit Architecture II | 4 |
| ARGT | 211 | Architectural Print Reading II | 2 |
| ARGT | 221 | Residential Design Drawings | 4 |
| ARGT | 222 | Residential Construction Documents | 4 |
| ARGT | 225 | Construction Management & Estimating | 3 |
| ARGT | 231 | Commercial Building Systems | 3 |
| ARGT | 232 | Commercial Design Drawings | 4 |
| ARGT | 233 | Commercial Construction Documents | 4 |
| ARGT | 261 | Architectural Problems I | 4 |
| ARGT | 262 | Architectural Problems II | 4 |
| ENGT | 101 | Engineering Introduction and Orientation | 2 |
| ENGT | 105 | Engineering Computer Applications | 2 |
| ENGR | 111 | Engineering Graphics | 4 |
| ENGR | 113 | Dimensioning with Drawings | 4 |
| ENGT | 131 | AutoCAD I | 4 |
| ENGT | 132 | AutoCAD II | 4 |
| ENGT | 202 | Specialized Technical Employment Prep. | 2 |
| Technical Electives Credits* | 3 | ||
*Technical Electives
May be taken from any ARGT area, ENGT 275, or CEGT 211. Student should consult an academic adviser.
Academic Core Requirements - 25 Credits
| PHYS& | 114 | General Physics w/Lab | 5 |
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| PHYS& | 121 | General Physics | 5 |
| ENGL& | 101 | English Composition | 5 |
| MATH | 111 | College Alegbra with Applications | 5 |
| Social Science | 5 | ||
| Humanities | 5 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 105 | ||
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See Academic Core for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.
Architectural Graphics
Certificate of Proficiency
69 Credits
The Architectural Graphics certificate prepares students for careers with architecture firms, construction companies, city, county and state architectural and civil engineering departments and corporate architectural and civil engineering departments. Technicians in this certificate program are trained to develop site plans, construction details, building designs, cost estimates, specification plans for new buildings, remodeling, and additions to existing buildings under the close direction of a supervisor.
Architectural Graphics certificate graduates will:
- Be prepared for entry-level positions in the architectural engineering field with limited responsibilities and scope
- Demonstrate familiarity with many tools and techniques associated with design and its application in the work place
- Identify and explain common symbols, materials, scales, and terminology used in the field
- Demonstrate an ability to perform common workplace duties as directed in the architecture and engineering field
- Exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment and ethical behavior
- Demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and technical and information literacy skills
It is the student's responsibility to discuss sequencing and work out their individual schedule with a counselor or advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.
Admission Dates: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Program Requirements
| ARCH | 201 | History of Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH | 205 | Theory of Architecture | 3 |
| ARGT | 111 | Architectural Print Reading I | 2 |
| ARGT | 112 | Construction Techniques | 3 |
| ARGT | 121 | Architectural Graphics | 4 |
| ARGT | 131 | Revit Architecture I | 4 |
| ARGT | 132 | Revit Architecture II | 4 |
| ARGT | 221 | Residential Design Drawings | 4 |
| ARGT | 222 | Residential Construction Documents | 4 |
| ARGT | 225 | Construction Management & Estimating | 3 |
| ENGT | 101 | Engineering Introduction and Orientation | 2 |
| ENGT | 105 | Engineering Computer Applications | 2 |
| ENGR | 111 | Engineering Graphics I | 4 |
| ENGR | 113 | Dimensioning with Drawings | 4 |
| ENGT | 131 | AutoCAD I | 4 |
| ENGT | 132 | AutoCAD II | 4 |
See Academic Core for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.
Academic Core Requirements - 15 Credits
| Written Communication | 5 | ||
| MATH | 090 | Intro to Alegbra | 5 |
| Social Science | 5 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 69 | ||
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Revit
Certificate of Completion
8 Credits
The Revit Certificate is designed to prepare students for skill set upgrades and is well suited for current AutoCAD or MicroStation users looking to expand new career options in the architecture industry. The certificate is designed to help participants gain experience in Building Information Modeling (BIM), a current trend in the architecture field. Upon completing the certificate, students will have gained the skills required to create professional architectural drawings and be ready to undertake similar projects on their own.
Prerequisite: Completion of ARGT 121 or instructor approval.
Admission Dates: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Program Requirements
| ARGT | 131 | Revit Architecture I | 4 |
| ARGT | 132 | Revit Architecture II | 4 |
| Total Program Credits | 8 | ||
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