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ARCHITECTURAL
TECHNOLOGIES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Students
deciding to enter the field of architectural technologies
will be instructed in program safety and use and care
of drafting tools. Students are introduced to the basic concepts
of architectural technologies, including basic lettering,
lines, standard conventions of drawing principles and
manual drafting equipment. Students begin with
small sketching assignments and progress to geometric
construction. Technology-related mathematics, reading,
writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are
integrated throughout the curriculum.
RESIDENTIAL
CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING PRINCIPLES (3
credits)
In Grade 10, students receive instruction and demonstrate
skills in basic equipment use, geometric terms and construction,
sketching, correct tool use, basic computer aided drafting
and design (CADD), reproduction methods, orthographic and
isometric projection, wall framing, floor systems, roof/ceiling
framing and graphic standards. Students continue
to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate
sound safety practices. Technology-related mathematics,
reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science
are integrated throughout the course.
ADVANCED
RESIDENTIAL AND BASIC COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION DRAFTING
AND DESIGN (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students receive instruction and demonstrate
skills in computer-aided drafting, dimensioning, sectioning,
key views of objects, design concepts, three views of a
drawing, isometric drawings, construction methods and processes,
one-, two- and three-point perspective, and the differences
between a working drawing and a presentation drawing. Students
will perform in-school architectural design projects for
customers. Students continue to receive instruction
in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students
reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible
for Work Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading
and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
COMMERCIAL
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND BUSINESS PRACTICES (3
credits)
In Grade 12, students receive instruction and demonstrate
skills in cabinet design, engineered lumber, foundation
types, site plans, roof designs, ceiling designs, section
drawings, masonry, electrical fixtures, electrical loading
and circuits, septic, well and city water, and electrical
and plumbing codes. Students continue to receive
instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound
safety practices. Students will perform in-school
architectural design projects for customers. Students
will demonstrate the ability to complete a job application
and interview and to perform entry-level job readiness
and trade skills. Students reaching an acceptable
level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning
(WBL). The National Occupational Competency Testing
Institute (NOCTI) exam is administered in the second half
of the senior year. Technology-related mathematics,
reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science
are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
can choose to further their education at numerous colleges
and universities across the country in order to obtain
a two-year or four-year degree in the areas of architectural,
structural, or civil engineering. A five-year
program within a school of architecture leads to licensure
as an architect. Immediate employment opportunities
include engineering technician; Computer-aided architectural
design/drafter, or illustrator.
*College
Career Pathways – Students successfully completing
this program can receive advanced college credit.
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