Architectural Drafting / Construction Technology
Architectural Drafting / Construction Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-614-5
For more information: wctc.edu/architectural-tech
Architectural drafters work with engineers or architects to create technical design solutions as they relate to a building’s functionality, performance and aesthetics. In this program, develop knowledge of building materials, systems and construction technology to produce drawings for construction from computer-aided drafting (CAD) applications or cutting-edge, computer-generated virtual models.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0
Program Outcomes
- Produce construction documents with AutoCAD.
- Produce construction documents through the assembly of a Building Information Model in Revit.
- Develop building details.
- Assist with development of the building aesthetic design.
- Assist with the technical development of the building design.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 304-132 | Manual Design Presentation | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 304-128 | ||
| 304-133 | Digital Design Presentation | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 304-128 | ||
| 614-104 | Architectural History | 3 |
| 614-107 | Intro to Drafting | 3 |
| 614-110 | Architectural AutoCAD | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 304-116 | ||
| 614-128 | Architectural Design Elements | 2 |
| 614-131 | Introductory Revit | 3 |
| 614-132 | Advanced AutoCAD | 3 |
| 614-134 | Architectural Building Codes | 1 |
| 614-135 | Construction Technology | 3 |
| 614-138 | Structural Concepts | 2 |
| 614-139 | MEP Systems | 1 |
| 614-141 | Advanced Revit | 3 |
| 614-146 | Architectural Design Studio | 4 |
| 614-151 | Building Materials & Methods | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 614-149 | ||
| 614-152 | Sustainable Building Concepts | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 614-137 | ||
| 614-159 | Advanced Digital Presentation | 2 |
| 614-161 | Internship - Arch | 2 |
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
| 804-114 | College Technical Math 1B | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 804-115 | ||
| 806-143 | College Physics 1 | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 806-187 | ||
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 614-107 | Intro to Drafting | 3 |
| 804-114 | College Technical Math 1B | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 614-151 | Building Materials & Methods | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 806-143 | College Physics 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 614-104 | Architectural History | 3 |
| 614-110 | Architectural AutoCAD | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 614-131 | Introductory Revit | 3 |
| 614-138 | Structural Concepts | 2 |
| 614-139 | MEP Systems | 1 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 614-135 | Construction Technology | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 304-132 | Manual Design Presentation | 1 |
| 614-132 | Advanced AutoCAD | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 304-133 | Digital Design Presentation | 1 |
| 614-141 | Advanced Revit | 3 |
| 614-152 | Sustainable Building Concepts | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 614-128 | Architectural Design Elements | 2 |
| 614-134 | Architectural Building Codes | 1 |
| 614-146 | Architectural Design Studio This course will run 16 weeks. | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 614-159 | Advanced Digital Presentation | 2 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 614-161 | Internship - Arch This course runs 16 weeks. | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 614-107 | Intro to Drafting | 3 |
| 804-114 | College Technical Math 1B | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 614-151 | Building Materials & Methods | 2 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 614-110 | Architectural AutoCAD | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 614-131 | Introductory Revit | 3 |
| 614-139 | MEP Systems | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 614-135 | Construction Technology | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 304-132 | Manual Design Presentation | 1 |
| 614-132 | Advanced AutoCAD | 3 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 304-133 | Digital Design Presentation | 1 |
| 614-141 | Advanced Revit | 3 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 614-104 | Architectural History | 3 |
| 614-134 | Architectural Building Codes | 1 |
| 614-146 | Architectural Design Studio This course runs 16 weeks. | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 614-138 | Structural Concepts | 2 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 806-143 | College Physics 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 614-152 | Sustainable Building Concepts | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 614-128 | Architectural Design Elements | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 614-159 | Advanced Digital Presentation | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 614-161 | Internship - Arch This course runs 16 weeks. | 2 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 614-107 | Intro to Drafting | 3 |
| 304-100 | Principles of Interior Design | 3 |
| 804-114 | College Technical Math 1B | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 304-121 | Space Planning | 2 |
| 614-151 | Building Materials & Methods | 2 |
| 806-143 | College Physics 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 304-103 | Appl Textiles Interior Design | 3 |
| 304-116 | AutoCAD for Interior Designers | 3 |
| 304-141 | Lighting and Electrical Design | 2 |
| 614-104 | Architectural History | 3 |
OR 304-101 History of Furniture | ||
| Credits | 11 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 614-131 | Introductory Revit | 3 |
| 614-139 | MEP Systems | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 614-135 | Construction Technology | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| 890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 304-125 | ID Materials & Finishes | 3 |
| 614-132 | Advanced AutoCAD | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 614-141 | Advanced Revit | 3 |
| 614-152 | Sustainable Building Concepts | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 304-134 | Internship - Interior Design This course runs 16 weeks. | 1 |
| 304-142 | ID Sales & Prof Advancement | 1 |
| 614-128 | Architectural Design Elements | 2 |
| 614-134 | Architectural Building Codes | 1 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 304-117 | Kitchen and Bath Planning | 3 |
| 614-138 | Structural Concepts | 2 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 304-112 | Intro to Commercial Design | 4 |
| 304-132 | Manual Design Presentation | 1 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 304-133 | Digital Design Presentation | 1 |
| 304-118 | Advanced Commercial Design | 3 |
OR 304-119 Residential Design | ||
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 304-111 | Applied Interior Design | 3 |
| 614-146 | Architectural Design Studio This course will run 16 weeks. | 4 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 614-159 | Advanced Digital Presentation | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 304-127 | Internship - ID/Arch This course runs 16 weeks. | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 87 | |