Computer-Aided Design
Architectural Drawing & Design
Pathway Completion & Course Information
Introduction to Engineering Drawing & Design
Course Number: 48.54100
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Description: Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design is a foundational course that serves as an introduction to the drafting and design field and is a pre-requisite to all other courses within the Engineering Drawing and Design program. Emphasis is placed on safety, geometric construction, fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting, multi-view drawing, dimensioning, and pictorial drawings.
Architectural Drawing and Design I
Course Number: 48.54500
Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design Course
Course Description: Architectural Drawing and Design I introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of architectural design. Emphasis is placed on house designs, floor plans, roof designs, elevations (both interior and exterior), and schedules.
Architectural Drawing and Design II
Course Number: 48.54600
Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design Course, Architectural Drawing and Design I Course
Course Description: Architectural Drawing and Design II builds upon the skills developed in Architectural Drawing and Design I. Emphasis is placed on electrical plans, plumbing, heating and air, graphic presentations, plot/site plans, specifications, and building codes.
Possible Future Employment Opportunities
Architect
Building Construction Management
Designer
Drafter
Engineer
Estimator
Surveyor
Recommended Technology Career Electives
Computer Courses
Construction
Metals
Physics
Organization Affiliations
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