Architectural Drafting & Design, A.S. (270.1)

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Associate of Science

The Architectural Drafting & Design Technology program prepares the student for employment in the architectural and related fields. Through drafting projects students will learn to prepare various architectural drawings of structures and equipment systems derived from layouts and sketches. Students will transform initial designs using computer aided drafting (CAD) into working architectural drawings adhering to the American Standards Institute (ANSI) and American Institute of Architects (AIA) drafting standards.

Students may find employment as an architectural drafting technician, computer aided drafting technician, or as an engineering drafter.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

Utilize fundamental and advanced two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD to produce architectural drawings and renderings.
Explain mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems.
Describe construction materials and construction methods.
Prepare a set of working architectural drawings utilizing AIA standards for a light commercial building including basement plans, floor plans, elevations, site plan, construction details, schedules and architectural systems.
Apply two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD software to architectural design and drafting problems.

Degree Requirements

First Semester

EDD 101 - Engineering Drawing 1 Credits: 3
EDD 120 - Intro Computer Aided Drafting Credits: 4
EGR 100 - Engineering Seminar Credits: 1
MAT 114 - Math for the Technologies 1 Credits: 4
Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Total: 15 Credits

Second Semester

EDD 102 - Engineering Drawing 2 Credits: 3
EDD 121 - Computer Asstd Drafting Applications Credits: 4
MAT 116 - Math for Technologies 2 Credits: 4
MET 115 - Architectural Systems Design Credits: 3
PHY 113 - Technical Physics 1 Credits: 3

Total: 17 Credits

Third Semester

CET 201 - Materials of Construction Credits: 4
EDD 141 - Structural Drafting Credits: 3
EDD 230 - Architectural Drafting Credits: 4
ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
MET 150 - Statics Credits: 4

Total: 18 Credits

Fourth Semester

EDD 245 - Advanced Engineering Drawing Credits: 4
ENG 103 - Technical Communications Credits: 3
MET 211 - Strength of Materials Credits: 4
Humanities Elective Credits: 3

Total: 14 Credits

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 64

Transfer Opportunities

Articulation agreements are available for students to complete the Associate Degree and transfer to California University of PA and Clarion University. It is important that students consult with a counselor early in their program to develop a course plan most appropriate for the school to which they intend to transfer. See www.ccac.edu/articulation for details.

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