Architectural Technician

Program Overview

This Architectural Drafting and Design program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in architecture, design, and construction. The program includes courses in architectural drafting, design, building materials, and construction systems. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in the architectural and construction industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Semester 1:
• CADD15298 Architectural Drafting 1 - CAD Applications (4 credits)
• ARCH12356 Architectural Studio 1 (6 credits)
• TECH16214 Building Materials 1 (3 credits)
• MATH15910 Mathematics Applications 1 (3 credits)
• ARCH17991 Architectural Detailing - Residential (2 credits)
• HIST12797G Architectural History (3 credits)
• Semester 2:
• CADD12384 Architectural Drafting 2 – CAD (4 credits)
• ARCH28544 Architectural Studio 2 (5 credits)
• CALC14998 Calculus (3 credits)
• TECH14173 Estimating (3 credits)
• TECH13771 Building Systems 1 (3 credits)
• General Education Course (Open) (3 credits)
• HEAL19402 Health and Safety (0.5 credits)
• Semester 3:
• CADD26909 Architectural Drafting 3 – CAD (4 credits)
• ARCH29969 Architectural Studio 3 (5 credits)
• TECH25929 Building Materials 2 (3 credits)
• TECH25343 Building Systems 2 (3 credits)
• ENGI26206 Statics (3 credits)
• ARCH21158 Architectural Detailing: Commercial (3 credits)
• Semester 4:
• CADD30199 Building Information Modeling (3 credits)
• ARCH30043 Architectural Studio 4 (6 credits)
• MGMT14998 Project Management 1 (3 credits)
• ENGI28982 Strength of Materials (3 credits)
• TECH20129 Specifications (3 credits)

Careers:

• Project team member
• Design
• Technology
• Management
• Small construction projects
• Design and drafting
• Estimating
• Municipal planning / inspections / examinations
• Product manufacturing
• Project Management
• Software development
• Specification writing