What can you do with this degree?
This degree will help you obtain an entry-level drafting position.
What can CTE programs do for you?
Career Technical Education programs allow students to develop skills in career technical areas leading to employment or improved employment opportunities. Programs such as Industrial Graphics, Drafting and Architectural Technology incorporate a variety of skills such as use of state of the art computer technology, design software and understanding of building codes just to name a few.
What will you learn in this program?
You will learn job entry-level skills as identified by educators and American industry, including manufacturing and construction.
What kinds of classes can you look forward to in this program?
Industrial Graphics Drafting
You will learn the role the graphic language plays in the conception/analysis for the communication of ideas for industry. Drafting standards/conventions and the methods of graphic preparation are stressed.
Construction Graphics Drafting
This lecture/lab course will cover the basic principles and specific practices related to areas of construction in understanding architectural design, symbols, abbreviations, terminology, and interpreting material usage. You will develop a complete set of working drawings for a single-family dwelling, and learn how they are used to communicate your ideas.
Plane Surveying
You will learn the fundamentals of plane surveying, theory use and adjustment of the tapes, engineer’s level, compass, and transit. The applications of surveying methods to problems of leveling, line direction, measurement of angles, measurement of distance, and transverse computations.
How long will it take you to complete this degree?
Taking classes full-time, you can complete this 32-credit degree in two semesters.
What classes do you need to take to fulfill the degree requirements?
For a current checklist of the courses required for this program, click the link in the top-right corner of this page or contact a counselor by calling the Counseling Office at 344-7624. A counselor is available to meet with you about your educational goals.
Who can you call to find out more information about the program?
Contact a full time faculty member by calling the AWC operator at (928) 317-6000 and ask for the professor of Architectural Technology and Drafting.
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