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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