| ARCHITECTURAL
TECHNOLOGIES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Please
see page 7 for more detail. 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 architectural design, manufacturing,
mechanical engineering, or other related fields. A
five year program within a school of architecture leads to
licensure as an architect. Immediate employment opportunities
include: employment as a CNC operator or programmer;
computer-aided designer or illustrator; or an engineering
technician.
*College
Career Pathways – Students successfully completing
this program can receive advanced college credit.
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