Architectural Technologies, AAS

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The Architectural Technologies program is designed to develop the proper skills and knowledge required for satisfactory entrance into the field of architectural drafting and detailing.

Graduates are employed by architects; structural, mechanical and electrical engineers; contractors, subcontractors and building equipment and material suppliers. Students visit a construction site to observe actual construction practices and architectural offices to experience their possible future work environment.

Program Details

Location: Ankeny

Selected courses offered at Urban Campus.

Students start Fall semester

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.
Complete the ALEKS placement test with a minimum score of 30 or higher and show evidence of one of the following: The grade of “C” or above in one year of high school algebra or the equivalent (MAT 063 ).

Graduation Requirements

To earn an Architectural Technologies AAS degree, students must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain an overall 2.0 (C) grade point average.

Semester 1

ARC 110 - Intro to Architectural CAD Credits: 3
ARC 111 - Intermediate Arch 2D CAD Credits: 2
ARC 113 - Architectural Drafting I Credits: 4
ARC 123 - Arch Residential Drafting I Credits: 3
ARC 160 - Materials & Assemblies I Credits: 2
ARC 170 - Materials & Assemblies II Credits: 2
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1

Semester 2

ARC 115 - Arch 3D Computer Modeling Credits: 2
ARC 124 - Arch Residential Drafting II Credits: 3
ARC 133 - Commercial Architecture/BIM I Credits: 3
ARC 172 - Materials & Assemblies III Credits: 2
ARC 173 - Materials & Assemblies IV Credits: 2
ARC 187 - Contract Doc Tech I Credits: 2
ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
Select from Option 1 Credits: 3-5

Option 1 -Select 3-5 Credits

Semester 3

ARC 134 - Commercial Architecture/BIM II Credits: 3
ARC 183 - Materials and Assemblies V Credits: 2
Any AAS degree core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities course Credits: 3
ARC 188 - Contract Doc Tech II Credits: 2

Semester 4

BCA 212 - Intro Computer Business Appl Credits: 3
HIS 112 - West Civ: Ancient to Early Mod Credits: 4
HIS 113 - West Civ: Early Modern to Pres Credits: 4
Select from Option 2 Credits: 3
Select from Option 3 Credits: 3

Option 2 - Select 3 Credits

ARC 190 - Presentation Graphics Credits: 3
ARC 273 - Architectural Design Credits: 3

Option 3 - Select 3 credits

ENG 106 - Composition II Credits: 3
ENG 108 - Comp II: Technical Writing Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete the AAS Degree - 64*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$160.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
Books (approximate)	200	350	100	305
Supplies	200	55	55	55

Approximate total for the AAS degree: $11,560**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Prepare clear, complete and accurate working plans and detailed drawings for use in construction.
Prepare precise and detailed scale drawings from information provided by architects, designers, engineers and contractors.
Provide information concerning quality of materials to be used, their cost, and processes to be followed in production.
Use a variety of instruments such as scales, protractors, compasses, triangles, squares, pens, pencils and computer software and hardware.
Utilize understanding of engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and the physical sciences to complete the drawings.
Make drawings of each part shown on the layout, giving dimensions, material and other necessary information.
Use Computer-Aided Drafting and Building Information Modeling software.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Concentrate diligently on a project for long periods.
Make carefully accurate construction drawings.
Follow written and spoken directions.
Do neat, detailed work.
Budget time well and stay on task without supervision.
Demonstrate good eye-hand coordination when drawing.
Discuss your drawings/project, intentions, materials and assemblies intelligently and coherently.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

If very successful, may open business of your own, or work on a contract basis (after experience with a firm or other architectural or engineering concern).
Work is service-project-oriented.
Deadlines and accuracy are essential.
Variety of work opportunities.
Courses are designed to train the student to be an architectural drafter and will assist the designer or client.
Average starting salary-A.A.S. degree: $41,500 (2014-2015 Placement Report).

Program Competencies

Demonstrate graphically selected basic building materials within an assembly.
Represent graphically basic construction assemblies.
Specify basic construction materials, equipment, and methods.
Use the leading architectural CAD software to produce a set of residential architectural construction documents.
Use the leading architectural BIM software to produce a set of commercial architectural construction documents.
Demonstrate use of the Construction Specification Institute’s UniFormat system within the BIM process.
Comprehend the Construction Specification Institute’s MasterFormat and its relationship within the collection of construction documents.
Demonstrate fundamental 3D computer modeling skills.
Demonstrate the fundamental concepts of the architectural design process (AAS Award Only).

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