Architectural Technology - Scottsdale Community College

Architectural Technology from Scottsdale Community College is a Campus Associate Architectural Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Description: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) using AutoCAD software forms the core of the AAS (Associate in Applied Science) in Architectural Technology . These programs are designed to provide the informational, attitudinal, and technical skills required for an entry-level position as a CAD operator in Architectural or Interior Design offices; Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering offices; Landscape Architects' offices or related fields. Competency-based course work builds on residential and commercial plans developed in introductory courses progressing to a set of Architectural working drawings. Drafting courses are grouped and sequenced by specific drawing types. This allows detailed study and analysis of the theory, standards, and decision-making processes influencing the development of drawings as well as the interrelationships among various types of drawings in the finished set. Students will work individually and in teams in a professional environment and will develop drawings, which incorporate typical design industry conventions and methods, code requirements, and local construction techniques. Lessons are real world based and are designed to teach responsible problem solving, building from one situation or set of conditions to the next as students create professional quality working drawings. Program Competencies: Demonstrate a working knowledge of conventional board drafting equipment, conventions, procedures, standards, and vocabulary required to complete selected working drawings. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) commands, operations and file management required to complete plan and elevation views. Use CAD to create fully annotated, professional quality plan and elevation views for residential or commercial applications. Analyze and interpret architectural working drawings and related contract documents. Using CAD and working from residential or commercial layouts, develop fully annotated, professional quality roof, roof framing, floor framing and foundation plans. Given residential or commercial layouts, use CAD to produce fully annotated, professional quality electrical, mechanical (Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning - HVAC), plumbing and reflected ceiling plans. Incorporate applicable local codes, construction materials and methods, and professional office practices in the development of residential or commercial drawings and applications. Using AutoCAD, integrate and synthesize knowledge and skills acquired in prerequisite courses to complete working drawings under supervision comparable to workplace situations. Demonstrate a rudimentary knowledge of building code, fire, structure, and occupancy regulations. Identify and describe typical southwestern construction methods, systems, materials, and assemblies. View more details on Scottsdale Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Architectural Engineering courses.