Architectural Drafting & Design

Offered at Legacy Ranch High School

Overview

The Architectural Design program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with developing, engineering, and designing building structures and facilities. This program of study may also include exploration into collecting and interpreting geographic information, researching and preparing maps, and interior design.

Endorsement

Business and Industry

Career Cluster

Architecture and Construction

Course Offerings

1st course: Principles of Architecture (1 credit)

2nd course: Architecture Design I (1 credit) or Interior Design I ( credit)

3rd course: Architecture Design II (2 credits) or Interior Design II (2 credits)

4th course: Practicum in Architectural Design (2 credits)

LHISD Course Planning Guides for information including course descriptions and requirements.

Available Industry-Based Certifications

Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.

Autodesk AutoCAD

Postsecondary opportunities

Apprenticeship:

Drafter

Associate Degrees:

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology
Drafting and Design Technology
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Bachelor’s Degrees:

Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
Surveying Engineering
Drafting and Design Technology

Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees:

Civil Engineering
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Construction Engineering Technology