Architecture & Construction

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3 Programs of study available in Architecture & Construction

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District Architecture & Construction CTE Information

1 - Architectural Drafting & Design Program of Study

(Choose at least 3 or more courses for 4 or more credits with at least 1 advanced)

Principles of Architecture: (1 credit) Students will explore the various fields of architecture, construction science, and construction technology. The emphasis is on design, drafting, reading technical drawings, estimating and construction science. Students will use a variety of tools to accomplish hands-on activities related to model construction. This course is highly recommended for students planning a career in architecture or construction. • Grades 8 - 11 • Prerequisite: NONE • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Architectural Design I: (1 credit) Students explore the design, planning, and development of architectural drawings. Emphasis is placed on the production of construction documents and presentation media through traditional and computer-aided equipment. This course is highly recommended for students planning a career in architecture or a construction-related trade. • Grades 9 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Principles of Architecture • Recommended prerequisite: Geometry • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Architectural Design II: (2 credits) Certifications: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD

Students will gain advanced knowledge and skills specific to those needed to enter a career in architecture and construction. Advanced knowledge of the design, design history, techniques, and tools related to the production of drawings, renderings, and scaled models for commercial or residential architectural purposes. • Grades 10 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Architectural Design I • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD certifications satisfy requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required

Capstone - Architecture: (1 credit) A course designed for students to develop and enhance essential skills while investigating real-world problems, issues, or interests. Students partner with mentor(s) or advisor(s) to develop a project. Students conduct research, complies findings, implement project activities appropriate to student contribution, and present their work to a relevant audience that may include industry experts. • Grade 12 • Required prerequisite: 3 courses in this program of study • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Practicum in Architectural Design: (2 credits work-based) An occupationally specific course designed to provide technical instruction in architectural design. Instruction may be delivered through an unpaid laboratory training or through paid career preparation delivery arrangements. Students are required to work 10 hours per week at an approved training site and must be employed at that site within 2 weeks after enrollment in the course. • Grade 12 • Required prerequisite: Architectural Design I and age 16 if paid training site • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required. • Students must provide own transportation to the work site

Practicum in Architectural Design I - Workforce: (2 credits) An occupationally specific course designed to provide technical instruction in architectural design. This workforce course includes additional content aligned with the Lone Star College Architectural Design Technology AAS degree. • Grade 11-12 • Required prerequisite: Architectural Design II and approved LSC portfolio (AD II). • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Practicum in Architectural Design II - Workforce: (2 credits) A second occupationally specific course designed to provide technical instruction in architectural design that builds upon concepts from the first Practicum course. This workforce course includes additional content aligned with the Lone Star College Architectural Design Technology AAS degree. • Grade 12 • Required prerequisite: Practicum in Architectural Design I Workforce • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

2 - Construction Program of Study

(Choose at least 3 or more courses for 4 or more credits with at least 1 advanced.)

Principles of Architecture: (1 credit) Students will explore the various fields of architecture, construction science, and construction technology. The emphasis is on design, drafting, reading technical drawings, estimating and construction science. Students will use a variety of tools to accomplish hands-on activities related to model construction. This course is highly recommended for students planning a career in architecture or construction. • Grades 8 - 11 • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Construction Technology I: (2 credits) Certification: OSHA-10 and NCCER CORE

Students will gain knowledge and skills specific to those needed to enter the workforce or prepare for a postsecondary degree in the construction, architecture, or engineering field. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, tool and machine usage, building materials, codes, and framing. • Grades 10 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Principles of Architecture or Principles of Manufacturing • NCCER CORE certification satisfies requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Construction Technology II: (2 credits) Certifications: NCCER Carpentry Level 1 (NCCER CORE required)

In Construction Technology II, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters, building maintenance technicians, or supervisors or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will build on the knowledge base from Construction Technology I and are introduced to exterior and interior finish out skills. • Grades 11 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Construction Technology I • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • NCCER Carpentry Level 1 certification satisfies requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology: (2 credits) Students will gain knowledge and skills specific to millwork and cabinet manufacturing and installation. Emphasis on cabinet design, tool usage, jointing methods, materials, finishes, and numerical and computer control production methods. • Grades 10 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Construction Technology I • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Practicum in Construction Technology: (2 credits work-based) While earlier courses in construction technology provided students with an overview of the construction industry, this course allows students to select and pursue a specialization. Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop advanced trade skills needed for specific certification or licensure in a construction career such as General Construction, HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical. Because training requirements vary by specialization, a declaration of interest is required to determine the most appropriate method(s) of instruction. These may include classes on a college campus, pre-employment labs in the classroom, or employment (work-study), or a combination. If work-study, students are required to work 10 hours per week at an approved training site and must be employed at that site within two (2) weeks after enrollment in the course. • Grade 12 • Required prerequisite: Construction Technology I (The approved training site may require applicant to meet certain joby requirement such as age, specific knowledge and physical ability to be considered for employment.) • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required. • Students must provide own transportation to the work site

3 - Interior Design Program of Study

(Choose at least 3 or more courses for 4 or more credits with at least 1 advanced.)

Principles of Architecture: (1 credit) Students will explore the various fields of architecture, construction science, and construction technology. The emphasis is on design, drafting, reading technical drawings, estimating and construction science. Students will use a variety of tools to accomplish hands-on activities related to model construction. This course is highly recommended for students planning a career in architecture or construction. • Grades 8 - 11 • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Architectural Design I: (1 credit) Students explore the design, planning, and development of architectural drawings. Emphasis is placed on the production of construction documents and presentation media through traditional and computer-aided equipment. This course is highly recommended for students planning a career in architecture or a construction-related trade. • Grades 9 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Principles of Architecture • Recommended prerequisite: Geometry • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Interior Design: (1 credit) This technical course provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills related to interior and exterior environments. This course provides instruction in the basic principles and elements of design and construction including the use of color, textiles, furniture, wall, window and floor coverings, space planning, and lighting in residential and non-residential environments. Students will investigate and prepare for career opportunities in construction, housing and interior design related fields. • Grades 10 - 12 • Recommended prerequisite: Principles of Architecture • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Capstone - Interior Design: (1 credit) A course designed for students to develop and enhance essential skills while investigating real-world problems, issues, or interests. Students partner with mentor(s) or advisor(s) to develop a project. Students conduct research, complies findings, implement project activities appropriate to student contribution, and present their work to a relevant audience that may include industry experts. • Grade 12 • Required prerequisite: 3 courses in this program of study • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Business & Industry endorsement. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.

Architectural Design II: (2 credits) Certifications: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk, AutoCAD

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